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Seated Figure of Daruma

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a sculpture of a seated figure. The figure is a male with a large head, facial hair, and a receding hairline. The figure has a large nose and a scowling expression with half-closed eyes. The figure wears a hooded robe that covers most of the body. The figure sits on the ground with one leg tucked under the other. The figure's right arm is bent at the elbow and rests on the knee, and the left arm is wrapped across the body. The figure's right foot is visible and has five toes. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored stone or metal. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Faience with feet and face unglazed, the rest covered with enamel (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
514 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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