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Armored warrior with shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a statue of an armored warrior with a shield. The statue is made of a dark material, possibly stone or metal, with a weathered appearance. The warrior has a beard and long hair. He is wearing a helmet with a pointed top and a tunic with horizontal lines across the chest. His right arm hangs by his side while his left arm holds a shield. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The statue, titled "Armored warrior with shield," is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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