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Boy with leaves and box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wooden sculpture titled "Boy with leaves and box" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood and features a boy kneeling on one knee. The boy has a large head with a wide face, small eyes, and an open mouth showing his teeth. His hair is styled in a mohawk-like fashion. He wears a robe with a sash around his waist. In his right hand, he holds a long object that resembles a stick or tool. A large object resembling a basket or box is on his back. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Horn
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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