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Chinese child with musical instrument

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small ceramic figurine of a child. The child has a white face and head with a black design on top. The child has a blue and white robe with a green area on the sleeve. The child is sitting with knees bent and holds a round object. The background is gray. The figurine is by the artist Chinese.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue and iron decoration (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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