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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
Museum record:
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