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Figure with Court Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure with Court Headdress by unknown artist. The image shows a black and white photograph of a statue of a man. The man is kneeling and wearing a long robe that falls in folds to his ankles. The robe has wide sleeves and is decorated with a pattern of clouds, waves, and possibly flowers. The robe is patterned on the chest and on one knee. The man has a hat on his head that covers his forehead; it has a design on the front. The man has a mustache and a short beard. His right hand rests on his right knee. The background is plain and light-colored; there is a shadow to the left of the statue.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
442 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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