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Hotei and Child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sculpture titled, Hotei and Child. A large buddha figure with a large stomach, round face, no hair, and big cheeks. The buddha is smiling and pointing to the left. He wears a robe with his right arm exposed. A small figure stands to his right, grabbing his stomach. The background is a flat gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
Stoneware covered with thin glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
447 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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