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Figure of a woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a woman by unknown artist. Dark brown terracotta or clay sculpture of a faceless female form with arms outstretched. Face is round with triangular mouth. Body fades from brown to orange in places. A white object resembling bone or ivory is present in right hand.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Baked clay
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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