Terracotta sculpture of a dancing figure. The figure wears a hat with long feathers or plumes. The figure has one arm extended and the other bent at the elbow. The figure wears a collared top and a long skirt. The skirt is carved to look like it is flying or blowing in the wind. The sculpture is mounted on a black stand. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Hiten. Artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 10th century
- Medium
- Cypress
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 520 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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