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Female musician with zither

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Female musician with zither" by the artist. The sculpture is a grey, stone or clay figure of a woman sitting cross-legged on the floor. The woman's hair is styled in a high bun on top of her head. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress with a belt around her waist. The woman appears to be smiling. Her right hand rests on her lap, and her left hand is positioned near a stringed instrument in front of her. The instrument has a flat body and a long neck. The sculpture sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–7th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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