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Figure of Entertainer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Entertainer by unknown artist. Gray stone sculpture, weathered appearance with darker spots. The figure has a cylindrical head with a flat top, small mouth and no nose or eyes. The body is a simple form with a wide base, narrow waist and wide shoulders. The figure has two arms bent at the elbows, with hands raised. The sculpture sits on a flat base. A small ruler is placed in front of the sculpture for scale. The background is light grey. A small label on the front reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1936".

Artwork Details

Medium
Pottery with slip and traces of red paint
Culture
China
Dimensions
492 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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