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Female attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a sculpture titled "Female attendant". The sculpture depicts a female figure with a large head and small body. The head is egg-shaped with a small bun on top. The face is not detailed. The body wears a long dress with a flared bottom. The arms are bent at the elbows and the hands are clasped. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance. The background is a plain gray wall. The sculpture stands on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
296 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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