Bird Ornament

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bird Ornament by Unknown. The object is a small, carved bird figurine. The bird has a long beak and a small head. The body of the bird is made of a light-colored stone or material, possibly ivory or jade. It has a smooth, glossy finish. There are three circular holes on the body of the bird, each containing a small, square turquoise stone. The bird has a small circular hole on the top of its head and a larger circular hole on its belly. The tail of the bird is carved with lines to resemble feathers. The bird is sitting on a flat surface, with its legs not visible. The background of the image is a plain gray color.