Medical Figure of a Reclining Woman
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumIvory
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 × 2 × 3/4 inches (16.51 × 5.08 × 1.91 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Keller Rockey
Object number78-30
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DescriptionIvory figure of a recumbent young woman resting the back of her head upon an up-drawn right arm; the left arm extended across her stomach and hips in a gesture of modesty; the naked torso and legs partially covered by well-carved coverlet passing about the waist and over one hip.
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