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Seated Falconer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a seated figure, likely a man, wearing a long robe, with paint chipped off in areas revealing a reddish-brown base coat under a darker layer; figure holds a bird, possibly a falcon, on his left forearm with his left hand supporting the bird's body and right hand near its head; figure sits on his heels with one leg folded under the other; surface has visible signs of aging and wear. Seated Falconer by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-to-late 6th century
Medium
Earthenware with red and white pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
546 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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