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Figure of a standing woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a standing woman by unknown artist. A small, ceramic sculpture of a woman with a yellow glaze predominately. The woman has her hair styled in a bun on top of her head. She wears a long, flowing robe that reaches down to her feet. Her hands are clasped together in front of her waist. The figure stands on a flat surface, casting a subtle shadow to the left. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Eartheware with polychrome glaze (Sancai ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 531 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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