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Figure of a Standing Musician

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The figure depicts a standing musician. The sculpture is made of a weathered white material, possibly stone or plaster. The musician has a cylindrical body with a flared base. The head is rounded and features two dark eye sockets. The musician's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand raised near the face, while the left arm is also bent at the elbow with the hand positioned near the stomach. The musician appears to be wearing a cylindrical hat. The background of the image is light gray. A shadow is cast to the right of the figure.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hard pottery with slip and touches of color
Culture
China
Dimensions
504 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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