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Figure of a child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a child by unknown artist. The figure is made of clay or stone. It has a rounded head. The head, arms, and legs have faded red paint. The body has faded paint that appears to be a darker color, likely black. The figure has a simple, blocky body shape with no defined features other than the head, two short arms, and two short legs. The figure's arms are on the sides of the body. The figure's legs are together. The background is a plain gray color. A shadow is cast to the right and top right of the figure.

Artwork details

Medium:
Baked clay
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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