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Figure of Attendant Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden statue of a female figure with a serene face, wearing a long robe with folds and a decorative headdress. The figure has a halo behind its head and stands on an ornate base with swirling designs. The figure's right hand is raised to their chest. The halo is circular and made of metal. The base is ornately carved with black and gold swirling patterns resembling clouds or waves.

Artwork details

Medium:
Mud, gilded and painted
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
259 × 624 px
Museum record:
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