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Seated court lady

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Seated court lady by unknown artist. A ceramic statue of a woman with her hands folded in front of her chest. The woman has short brown hair and wears a green robe that is orange underneath. A circular halo made of ceramic surrounds her head. She kneels on her right knee, which is visible, while her left leg is tucked under her. Her feet are bare. To her right is a small ceramic dog. She sits on a square base with green and white glaze. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Earthenware with tri-color (sancai) glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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