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Torso of a Figurine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The torso of a figurine, by an unknown artist, is a small, light brown or beige-colored object. The object is roughly shaped like a human torso with no head or limbs. The surface is highly textured with many small holes scattered across it. The object has two protrusions at the top resembling shoulders. The right arm is partially formed and extends to the right. The bottom is uneven with several small bumps and irregularities. The background is dark at the top and lightens towards the bottom. The object casts a small shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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