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Figure of a woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a woman with a simple face. The face is round with a triangular nose and no discernible mouth or eyes. The hair is represented by two curved protrusions on either side of the head. The body is stout, with short arms folded across the chest. The sculpture is made of a weathered material, possibly clay or stone, and has a reddish-brown color with patches of gray and blue. The woman wears a long, straight dress that falls to her feet. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The overall style of the sculpture appears to be primitive or ancient.

Artwork details

Date:
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Baked clay
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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