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Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statuette by Unknown Artist. A small, monochromatic sculpture of a man. He has a short beard and mustache. He wears a helmet with a fin on top. His arms are covered. He holds a long object in both hands, which crosses his body. He wears a short tunic and knee-high boots. The base he stands on is irregularly shaped. A ruler is visible at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century or earlier
Medium
Painted wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
307 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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