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Warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a warrior. The figure is wearing a helmet with a short, rounded top. A hood covers the back of the head and shoulders. The face is bearded. The figure wears a short-sleeved tunic over a long-sleeved garment. The tunic ends above the knees. The figure has on loose-fitting pants and flat shoes. The hands are clasped together in front of the body. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and shows signs of aging, with visible discoloration and texture. The background is light-colored and even. The artist is unknown, but the title is "Warrior".

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
269 × 625 px
Museum record:
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