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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statuette by unknown artist depicts a standing woman with black hair styled up, wearing red lipstick. The figure has a white face and neck, with a green robe over a red and white striped dress. The robe has gold trim and red and gold accents on the collar. A gold headpiece sits atop the woman's head. Her hands are folded at her chest. The statuette stands on a white base with red swirls, which is placed on a dark wooden platform. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Mud
Culture
China
Dimensions
197 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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