Edo. <em>Standing Male Figure</em>, 19th century. Copper alloy, 8 3/4 × 3 1/8 in. (22.2 × 8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 56.6.67. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 56.6.67_acetate_bw.jpg)

Standing Male Figure

Artist:Edo

Medium: Copper alloy

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 8 3/4 × 3 1/8 in. (22.2 × 8 cm)

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Accession Number: 56.6.67

Image: 56.6.67_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Bronze figure, warrior holding a leaf shaped ceremonial sword called Eberle [sic, eben] in right hand. Bracelet on right and left arms. Also on legs. Cylindrical pearl choker made of seven strings as badge of rank. On string hangs a small bell on breast. Two strings of pearls on breasts as sash. Tunic made of herringbone incision. Chased after cast. Head has three strings of coral ornament with two rosettes on both sides and one large pearl in the middle. Blackish copper patina. CONDITION: Good.

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