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Figure of an immortal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of an immortal by unknown artist. The object is a figurine of a smiling person. The head is white with a short, slicked-back hairstyle and a blue cap on top. The face has a wide smile, small eyes, and no eyebrows. The figurine is wearing a colorful robe with a floral pattern featuring pink, orange, yellow, green, and blue flowers. The robe has a gold collar and blue trim on the shoulders. A gray sash is tied around the waist. The sleeves are long and the robe has a flared hem. The person is also wearing pink pants with a white pattern and white shoes with a black stripe. The right hand is holding an object that is gold-colored. The background is plain light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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