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Civil official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This artwork is titled "Civil official" by an unknown artist. The image shows a statue of a man. The man is standing and looking to the right. He is wearing a hat. He has on a long robe with a square neckline and long sleeves that curve outward. There are shoulder straps. His hands are clasped in front of him. The statue appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background is a plain wall. The figure stands on a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
316 × 625 px
Museum record:
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