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Figure of Attendant Deity holding a Mallet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Attendant Deity holding a Mallet by unknown artist. The figure is a gold-colored sculpture of a person. The person has short hair and wears a long robe with folds and creases. The person's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the chest. The left arm is straight and holds a mallet. A circular halo surrounds the person's head. The figure stands on a base with swirling patterns resembling clouds. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Mud, gilded and painted
Culture
China
Dimensions
271 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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