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Dogū (Clay Figurine)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown clay figurine with a rough texture. The figurine has a flat base with three short legs. The body consists of a narrow middle section that widens at the top and bottom. The top section has two curved protrusions on either side. A small, flat, oval-shaped object sits on top. The background is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the figurine is sitting on.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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