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Chinese child with musical instrument

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, ceramic figurine of a Chinese child with a musical instrument. The figurine is white with blue, green, and gold accents. The child has a round face, small ears, and short hair. The child wears a blue skirt and a green robe with gold accents. The child holds a tambourine-like instrument in their left hand and a drum in their right hand. The background is gray.

Artwork details

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