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Figure of Entertainer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Figure of Entertainer" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of stone or clay and appears to be weathered with visible signs of aging. The figure is sitting cross-legged with its hands raised to the chest. The head is rectangular in shape with a flat top and the facial features are minimal. The figure is wearing a rectangular object on its head that resembles a hat. The body of the sculpture is chunky and simplified with minimal detail. The sculpture sits on a white surface with a small ruler or measuring device in front of it for scale. The background is plain and light-colored with a shadow cast to the right of the sculpture. There is a small label on the right side with text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1946".

Artwork Details

Medium
Pottery with slip and traces of red paint
Culture
China
Dimensions
464 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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