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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
Museum record:
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