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Female musician with a drum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture of a female musician holding a drum. The sculpture is made of dark gray stone or metal. The woman has a short hairdo and wears a long dress with vertical folds. Her arms are straight and she holds a round drum in front of her stomach with both hands. The drum appears to have an etched design on its surface. The background is plain white with a shadow cast to the left. The woman's facial features are minimal. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical artifact. The artist and title of the sculpture are "Female musician with a drum".

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Polychromed reddish earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
342 × 625 px
Museum record:
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