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Female dancer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray sculpture of a standing female dancer with hair in a bun. The figure has a simple face with minimal features. She wears a long, flowing dress that falls to her feet. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand positioned near her shoulder. Her left arm hangs straight down by her side, with the hand resting near her thigh. The sculpture appears to be made of stone or metal and has a rough texture. The background is a plain light grey color. The title of the sculpture is "Female dancer".

Artwork details

Date:
7th–8th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
317 × 625 px
Museum record:
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