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Figure of a standing woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a standing woman by unknown artist. Two gray, stone or ceramic figurines of women with hairstyles that are pulled up into buns on top of their heads. The figurine on the left faces right. The figurine on the right faces forward. Both have long dresses. Their arms are folded near their stomachs. The figurines are weathered with dark spots. They stand on a gray surface against a dark gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigments
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
426 × 624 px
Museum record:
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