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Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray sculpture of a human figure, carved from stone or wood. The figure has a cylindrical head with a flat top, small nose, and slanted eyes. The body is elongated with a long neck, narrow shoulders, and a curved torso. The arms are blocky and rectangular. The figure stands on a flat base. The background is white with a slight shadow underneath. The sculpture is by artist Constantin Brancusi, titled "Attendant".

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Carved wood with lacquer and pigments
Culture
China
Dimensions
355 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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