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Figure of a standing man

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two stone or ceramic statues. The statue on the left is of a man wearing a long robe with a belt and a head covering. He is holding an object in both hands. The statue on the right is also of a man, wearing a shorter tunic and a head covering. He has one hand on his stomach and the other on his groin. Both statues are weathered and worn. The background of the image is a dark gray color. The man on the left by Zhongguo Bowuguan.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
461 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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