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Male attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of sculpture of a male attendant. The sculpture depicts a man wearing a long tunic and boots. The man's right hand is raised with the palm facing outward and fingers curled. His left hand is positioned near his chest. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The man has his hair styled in a top knot. He is standing on a flat base. The background of the photograph is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
322 × 625 px
Museum record:
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