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Warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure wearing a helmet with a pointed top and a short, curved brim; the helmet covers the top of his head and has a facial guard that covers his forehead and nose. The figure wears a short-sleeved tunic with a design on the chest and a short skirt. The tunic is adorned with circles on the chest and a belt around the waist. The figure stands barefoot with one hand on its hip. The figure's facial features include a mustache and beard. The overall appearance of the sculpture suggests it is titled "Warrior". The sculpture is by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with traces of pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
304 × 624 px
Museum record:
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