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Female attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure, titled "Female attendant", crafted by an unknown artist. The figure is standing with hands clasped in front, wearing a long dress with a belt around the waist and a decorative piece on top of the head, likely hair. The figure's hair is styled in a bun. The sculpture appears to be made of a light-colored material, possibly ceramic or stone, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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