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Official Standing on High Base

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone statue of a man standing on a cylindrical base. The man has a beard and mustache. He wears a tall hat, a robe with a sash around the waist, and holds a staff in the right hand. The left hand is held loosely by his side. The statue appears weathered with patches of darker and lighter gray throughout. The background is light grey with a shadow to the right of the statue. Official Standing on High Base by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
460 × 624 px
Museum record:
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