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Female attendant carrying a stool

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture titled "Female attendant carrying a stool" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is of a woman made from a light-colored material, possibly ceramic or stone. The woman has a round face with minimal features, and her hair is styled in an updo. She wears a long dress with a high neckline and a decorative hat or headpiece. The woman holds a round object in her left hand. The background of the image is gray. The woman stands on a flat surface, with a shadow cast behind her.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–early 7th century
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 515 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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