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Figure of a warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a warrior by unknown artist. A black and white photo of a small, dark-colored sculpture of a human figure with a large head, small body, and spindly legs. The figure has a distinctive hairstyle that is tall and thin, with bangs. The figure wears a V-neck top with a sash around the waist. The figure's arms are outstretched. The left arm is bent at the elbow, and the right arm is straight. The figure's legs are spread apart, with the left leg slightly forward. The background is white, with a shadow cast by the sculpture on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–4th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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