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Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, solid figurine of a bird standing on short legs. The tail is long and pointed. The body and wings are marked with engraved lines. The head is rounded with a short beak. The surface appears shiny and uneven. The image is in black and white. The title is "Bird" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 544 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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