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Statuette of Old Man Dressed in Short Draped Garments and Sandals, Carries a Bundle Tied over His Shoulder and Leans on a Staff

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of an old man. The man is bald and has a long face. He is wearing short, draped garments and sandals. The man has a bundle tied over his shoulder. He holds a staff in his right hand and rests his chin on his left hand. The man stands on a base that resembles a tree root. The statue appears to be made of dark material, possibly bronze or wood. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
290 × 624 px
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