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Female musician with lute

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a woman playing a lute. The sculpture is made of stone or metal and is gray in color. The woman is sitting down and has her hair styled up. She is wearing a long dress that covers her body. Her right hand is on the neck of the lute and her left hand is on the body of the lute. The lute is round and has a long neck. The sculpture appears to be old and weathered, with visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is a plain gray color. Search terms: female musician, woman playing lute, stone sculpture, gray statue, seated figure with lute.

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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