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Figure of a charioteer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a charioteer by unknown artist. Terracotta sculpture of a standing male figure. The figure has a bun on top of his head. He wears a tunic with a belt around his waist. The tunic is knee-length and decorated with gold swirls on a red background. The figure holds an object in each hand. The object in his right hand is partially obscured. The figure casts a shadow on a gradient background transitioning from dark to light gray. The figure's facial features include a nose, mouth, and eyes. The figure's attire includes shoes. The overall color of the sculpture is reddish-brown with gold accents.

Artwork Details

Date
4th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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