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Man carrying a bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Man carrying a bag". The artist is unknown. The image is a sculpture of a man. He has a light-colored complexion. The man is standing on a flat base. He wears a turban on his head. The man has a bag slung over his right shoulder. He wears a loose-fitting top that covers one shoulder. He wears loose pants. The man holds something in both hands. The background is gray. The man casts a shadow to the left. The sculpture appears to be made of clay or stone.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
347 × 625 px
Museum record:
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