Artwork preview

Female musician with drum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a female musician sitting with a drum. The figurine has a simple face with a slight smile. Her hair is styled in buns on either side of her head. She wears a long, V-necked top and a wide skirt that resembles a cloak. The skirt is gathered at the waist and spreads out to the sides. The woman's right hand rests on her knee, while her left hand holds a cylindrical drum. The sculpture sits on a flat surface against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

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