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Groom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a sculpture titled "Groom" by unknown artist. The sculpture depicts a man standing on a small rectangular base, wearing a long tunic with a belt around his waist, a short cap, and shoes. He has shoulder pads on and appears to be holding an object in his right hand and another object in his left hand. The sculpture is made of a material that appears to be stone or metal, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a gradient of dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
420 × 624 px
Museum record:
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