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Female musician with harp

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female musician with a harp. The figure is kneeling on the floor with her left knee raised. She wears a long dress and a crown-like hairstyle. Her right hand is on the neck of the harp and her left hand is on the base. The sculpture is made of stone or clay and has a rough texture. It is gray in color. The background is a plain grey wall and floor. The figure faces to the right.

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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