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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal sculpture of a figure with a house-like head, two white eyes with red pupils on the front and back, and sharp claws on one hand. The figure has a long neck, a body with white lines on the arms, and a black strap across the chest. The arms are bent at the elbows, and the legs are slightly bent. The background is white. Title: Shadow player. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Donkey skin, cord
Culture
China
Dimensions
259 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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