Figure by Unknown Artist. Black and white photo of a statue of a woman with her head tilted down and her right hand over her chest. The statue is wearing a long dress with an intricate design, a shawl or cloak with a leaf pattern draped over her shoulders, and a headpiece. The statue appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain and has a dark color with lighter accents. The woman's hair is styled in an updo and she has a bindi on her forehead. Her left arm is hanging down by her side. The background is plain and light-colored. The statue appears to be kneeling.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th–14th century
- Medium
- Stoneware painted in underglaze black, overglaze polychrome enamels (Cizhou ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 470 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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