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Doll of a boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Doll of a boy" by unknown artist depicts a small figurine of a boy. The figurine is made of weathered bronze or metal with green and gold patches. The boy has a round head with short hair and a smiling face and sits cross-legged on a brown wooden base. He wears a strap across his body and holds an object up in his right hand. His left hand rests on his knee. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Glazed stoneware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 483 px
Museum record:
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