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Male attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored terracotta sculpture of a standing male attendant figure. The figure has a bun hairstyle. He wears a long, pleated skirt and a cross-over top. One arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near his chest; the other arm is raised and bent at the elbow with the hand near his waist. The figure stands on a small rectangular base. Gray gradient background.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 556 px
Museum record:
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