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Male attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray stone statue titled "Male attendant" by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a standing male figure with a bun on top of his head. He wears a long tunic and pants. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on his abdomen, while his left arm hangs at his side with the hand behind his back. The statue stands on a small square base. The background is light grey with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Unfired clay with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
432 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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