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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Statuette by unknown artist depicts a gray, stone or clay figurine of a man with a beard and mustache. The figure wears a robe and a hat. He has his left arm bent at the elbow, with the hand positioned near his chest. His right arm is also bent, with the hand raised. The figure stands on a base with a wavy edge. A ruler is at the bottom left. Text at the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century or earlier
Medium
Painted wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
327 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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