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Figure of a standing lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic figure depicts a standing lady with a slender build. The lady wears a dark-colored, long-sleeved dress with a floral pattern in shades of pink, white, and blue. The dress has a red trim around the neckline and hem. She has black hair styled in an updo. Her hands are clasped in front of her holding a green fan. The lady stands on a square base with a floral design in shades of red, blue, and white. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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