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Standing Official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing official. The figure has a smooth face with a small mouth and nose, and short hair pulled back into a square bun on top of head. Eyes are small. Wears long robe with wide neckline, gathered at waist with sash; sleeves are long. Hands clasped in front of body. Feet are close together. The background is dark gray, fading to lighter on the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-to-late 6th century
Medium:
Earthenware with traces of pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
466 × 625 px
Museum record:
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