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Warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a standing male figure titled "Warrior" by an unknown artist. The figure has a large head with a prominent facial expression, a thick neck, and a muscular build. He has a short hairstyle that covers the top and sides of his head. The figure is shirtless, with its arms positioned in front of its body. It wears a decorative loincloth with a wide waistband featuring curved designs and a cloth panel hanging down the front. The figure also has a decorative short skirt. The base of the sculpture is flat and circular. The background of the image is dark gray, with a light source coming from the bottom left, casting a shadow behind the sculpture.

Artwork details

Date:
late 6th–7th century
Medium:
Glazed earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
319 × 625 px
Museum record:
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