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Mold (Bird-Shaped)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Mold (Bird-Shaped) depicts a bird-like creature with textured body resembling feathers, two wings spread out, and a head with a beak-like mouth. The creature has small eyes and appears to have a crest on its head. It has two legs with feet. The object is a gray, stone or clay mold with a rough texture. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
10th–11th century(?)
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
554 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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