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Chinese child with musical instrument

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figurine depicts a Chinese child with a musical instrument. The child has a white face and body. The child wears a blue outfit. The child sits on their knees. The child has their head down and is looking down. The child holds a small musical instrument. 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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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