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Figure of a standing woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two clay figurines of standing women in long dresses with hair styled in a bun. The figurine on the left has its hands clasped together in front, while the figurine on the right has its arms stiffly by its sides with hands folded. Both figurines are weathered and worn, with visible cracks and discoloration. The background is a dark grey fabric backdrop with a lighter grey floor. The image is in black and white. Figure of a standing woman.

Artwork details

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