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Seated Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patinated bronze sculpture of a male figure titled "Seated Male Figure" by an unknown artist. The figure has a large head with a small fin or knob on top. The hair is cut short on the sides and back, with bangs or a fringe in the front. The eyes are cast downward. The figure wears a decorative top with spiral designs, a short skirt or kilt, and cuffs on the wrists and upper legs. The right leg is bent and the right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand positioned near the shoulder. The left leg is straight and the left arm hangs down by the side. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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