Dancing Shaman
CultureChinese
DateEastern Han dynasty (25-220 C.E.)
MediumGrey clay with traces of red and white paint
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 × 6 × 2 3/8 inches (13.34 × 15.24 × 6.03 cm)
Credit LineGift of Paul Mallon
Object number39-24
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DescriptionFigure striding to the left, head turned sharply to the right, tilted up; left arm raised with elbow bent, palm open; right arm at side palm down. Protruding belly; legs bent sharply at the knees, wide ridged trousers, as if pleated. The face is broad and large, with a flat nose and high cheekbones.
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