SculptureChinese

Small Figure of a Standing Man

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Cast metal, perhaps bronze or pewter

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 5.1 cm (2 in.)

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