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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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