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Seated Figure Holding a Child

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure with a serene facial expression, wearing a crown-like headpiece and a robe. The figure sits on a lotus flower-shaped base with their legs crossed, with one arm supporting a child. The figure and child are shiny and smooth in appearance. The sculpture rests on a decorative base. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored material, possibly stone or metal. The title of the sculpture is "Seated Figure Holding a Child", by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Amber
Culture
China
Dimensions
360 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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