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Man with a hoe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A statue of a man wearing an orange robe, holding a hoe. The man has short black hair and a mustache. He is standing on a rectangular base. The statue is made of a material that appears to be stone or wood and has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear, including cracks and discoloration. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The man is titled "Man with a hoe" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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