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Kowtowing figure with movable head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts a figure on their knees with their upper body leaning forward. The figure's head is separate from the body and appears to be made from a darker material. A ruler-like object and a small plaque are placed in front of the sculpture. The plaque reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1936". The background is white. KOWTOWING FIGURE WITH MOVABLE HEAD by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Dark pottery with white slip
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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