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Standing Male Figure
ca. 14th century (Yüan)
nephrite
(China )
(China )
This bearded foreigner with long hair and a Caucasian face wears a belted robe, high boots and conical hat with a brim. His left hand probably supported a falcon. Foreigners were often employed as assistants at the hunt, which was a favorite sport of the Imperial court.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/1963 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
China (Place of Origin)
Measurements
3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
42.328