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Female musician

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a seated female musician. The figure is shown from the waist up and seated. She wears a V-neck top with billowing sleeves. A round object, likely a drum, is positioned in her lap. Her hair is styled in an updo. The background is solid grey.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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