

Alcove Ornament in form of Shojo
The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic or stone statue of a girl. The statue depicts a smiling girl with long hair wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. She has her right knee on a pedestal and her left foot flat on the ground. Her right arm is raised holding a bottle or vase. Her left hand holds a plate. The statue is decorated with intricate designs. The background is a plain wall. The artist's name is not provided but the statue is titled "Alcove Ornament in form of Shojo".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1750
- Medium
- Faience decorated in enamels and gold (Awata ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 460 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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