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God of Longevity with a Peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts God of Longevity with a Peach by artist unknown. The sculpture is of a man sitting cross-legged. The man has a shaved head with a small topknot. He has a long beard and mustache. He wears a long-sleeved robe with a sash. The robe has green and red trim. He holds a peach in one hand and a staff in the other. The sculpture is made of dark wood and has a shiny finish. The background is light gray. The figure casts a slight shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood; stained red in places
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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