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Figure of a woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a woman by unknown artist. The figure is made of clay and appears to be hand-painted. The figure has a rounded head with a small bun on top. The face is painted red with a triangular nose and no mouth or eyes. The body is rounded and stout with a long, flared skirt. The figure is primarily grey with some orange and red paint. The background of the image is light grey.

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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