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Dwarf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a short, stout figure with a large head. The figure has a squared, short body. The face is round with a short nose and small mouth. Two small eyes are closed. The figure wears a short, rounded hat. The figure wears a long tunic. The left hand is raised and right arm bent at the elbow. The sculpture is made of beige-colored stone or clay. It appears weathered and worn. It stands on a small base. The background is gray. Artist: unknown. Title: Dwarf.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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