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Figure of a standing woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Figure of a standing woman by Etruscan. The object is a small, dark-colored sculpture. The woman has a large head with a distinctive hairstyle that includes two tall, rounded protrusions on either side. Her facial features are visible, with two small eyes, a nose, and a mouth. She wears a long dress. Her arms are folded across her body. The sculpture stands on a flat base. The background is light-colored and featureless.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Eartheware with polychrome glaze (Sancai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
249 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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