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Alcove Ornament in form of Shojo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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