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Figure of a Seated Beauty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a seated woman wearing a kimono. The figurine has a white face and black hair styled up. She wears a white kimono with red, blue and green designs. The kimono has a red lining. Her left hand rests on her lap and her right hand rests on her knee. The figurine sits on a patterned base. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1670–90
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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