Artwork preview

Figure of a Standing Beauty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a Standing Beauty by artist. The figurine depicts a woman standing with her feet positioned on a flat surface. She has a white face and her hair is black. A portion of her hair is pulled up on top of her head. The woman wears a long dress with a red and white geometric pattern. Over the dress, she wears a robe with a white base color and a design on the sleeves that includes blue, green, red and yellow. The robe also has red and blue on the inside. The woman's left hand is positioned near her chest and her right hand is down by her side. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1670–90
Medium:
Porcelain with polychrome enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette