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Daoist Immortal, probably Laozi (老子)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored sculpture of a seated man with a long beard and mustache. He has a hairstyle with a round bun on top of his head. He wears a long robe with folds. Right hand raised, left on knee. Sits on a white block. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
High-leaded bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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