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Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a figure titled "Attendant". Dark gray wooden figure with a large head and a long neck. The figure has a straight mouth and small nose. Two small ears protrude from the sides of the head. The body is long and thin, with two rectangular cut-outs on either side at the position of the arms. The figure has a long, straight skirt. The sculpture appears to be made from a single piece of wood and has a rough texture. The figure stands on a flat surface. The background is white with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Carved wood with lacquer and pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
310 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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