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Figure of a Standing Lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Figure of a Standing Lady by an unknown artist is a black and white photograph of a ceramic or porcelain statue. The statue depicts a woman standing on a round base with swirling designs. The base has a flat top and a decorative edge. The woman has dark hair styled up and wears a long robe with a patterned design and a circular emblem on the front. She also wears a shawl or jacket over the robe. The woman's eyes are closed, and she holds an object in both hands. The object appears to have a long handle and a circular or oval component. The background of the image is plain and light gray. A small label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
358 × 623 px
Museum record:
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