Princess with Apple at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris

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This scan captures a colorful terracotta statuette from ancient China, dating back to the 7th or 8th century. The art of crafting clay figurines is one of humanity's oldest and most enduring artistic expressions. A majestic figure with a towering headdress, she represents a highly popular group during this period. The Guimet Museum houses numerous examples of these images, but this particular statuette stands out for its captivating elegance. Her delicate features and somewhat nonchalant demeanor evoke a sense of haughty reserve, while her face still betrays the stiffness of youth. A testament to her status: an unmistakable hairstyle known as the "half bun." This artifact is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we're creating a vast digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, freely accessible to everyone. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate.