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Ashinaga (Long Legs) and a Daoist Sage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Ashinaga (Long Legs) and a Daoist Sage". The sculpture is made of dark brown wood. The sculpture features two figures: one with very long legs, and another on top of the long-legged figure. The figure on top wears a robe and appears to have a long beard. The long-legged figure is barefoot and wears a short pleated skirt. The long-legged figure's right arm is around the other figure's waist, supporting them. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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