The sculpture is made of air-dried clay mixed with fine fibres, which might possibly be hair, modelled on a metal armature. Applied textile decoration has been used, and then painted with a water-based organic paint. Various areas, such as the eyes, have been varnished, other areas being matt in order to heighten realism.   The clothes of the man have been woven to fit the scale of the sculpture, so that the patterns on the various textiles are appropriate. His beard is made of real human hair.   The wooden plinth on which the sculpture stands has been covered with paper, which has had grit or sand attached to increase the verisimilitude.   It is felt that the quality of this sculpture would indicate that it is the work of the Jadu Nath Pal family. "... The figures made by them have acquired great celebrity, and they have repeatedly gained medals and certificates in most of the International Exhibitions held since 1851. There is considerable delicacy and fineness in their work; the figures are instinct with life and expression, and their pose and action are excellent." (T.N. Mukharji, Art Manufactures of India, 1888)   This sculpture is one of a group which are available.   Other images of the sculpture