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Male attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The photograph shows a sculpture titled "Male attendant". The sculpture is a dark gray color with lighter gray and white spots. It depicts a standing figure with a large head, a small body, and a flat object held in both hands. The figure wears a long robe that ends above the ankles and has a wide base. The feet are side by side on a small oval base. The background is a plain light grey color. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal. The figure's face is not detailed, with minimal features. The overall posture is upright with the arms bent to hold the flat object at waist level.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
313 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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