The bronze sculpture "Monk" by The Metropolitan Museum of Art depicts a standing male figure wearing a long robe. The figure has a shaved head with long earlobes. The right arm is bent at the elbow and the hand is raised near the chest. The left arm is extended downward. The robe has folds and draping. The sculpture has a green patina and appears to be weathered. The figure has bare feet. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 6th century
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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