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Figure of a child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure depicts a child with a round head, small nose and mouth. The figure has a short, straight arm on the left and a longer, more bent arm on the right. The figure wears a short, A-line skirt or tunic and has two thick legs. The surface appears weathered with patches of red paint and grey and black discoloration. The background is light grey with a shadow beneath the figure. The title is "Figure of a child" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Baked clay
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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