Falcon Breast Ornament

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Falcon Breast Ornament by artist unknown, depicts a white bird with outstretched wings, appearing to be made of stone or plaster, mounted on a dark brown or black background. The bird's wings are spread wide, with feathers carved or molded in a textured pattern. The body of the bird is positioned on a pedestal-like structure. The bird's head is visible from the side. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.