Box Lid with a Phoenix
The Box Lid with a Phoenix by Unknown Artist is a circular object. The object is dark gray and made of stone. A mythical creature with the body of a deer and the head of a bird is carved on top. The creature faces right with its wings spread upwards. The body of the creature is covered with small dots. The background of the object features swirling wave-like patterns. The object casts a shadow on a light grey surface. The background behind the object is also light grey.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 5th century
- Medium:
- Schist
- Culture:
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 471 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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