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Group of Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Group of Figures by Lu Yanguang. Three men carved from ivory or bone, colored golden brown. The man on the left kneels on one knee, wearing a hat with tassel, long beard, glasses, and ornate bracelets, and holds a staff. The man on the right sits with his left leg crossed over his right leg, wearing a crown-like hat and ornate robe. The man in the back stands on the right side, with one knee bent. He holds a cup in one hand and staff in the other. The base of the sculpture reads 88188. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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