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Figure of a standing woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a standing woman by Unknown. A small, light-brown terracotta sculpture of a woman. The figure has a long, narrow body and a large head. The head is disproportionately large compared to the body. The woman is wearing a long dress. Her arms are held at her sides. The face is featureless. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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