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This Chinese work, dating to 475–221 BCE. Made from lacquered wood with polychromy, it measures Overall: 132.1 x 124.5 cm (52 x 49 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Chinese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 475–221 BCE. It's made from lacquered wood with polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 132.1 x 124.5 cm (52 x 49 in.).

It's made from lacquered wood with polychromy. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

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