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Fitting in the shape of a mythical bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow jade sculpture with brown veins. Bird-like mythical creature. Curved body with head on left. Round head with short curved beak. Body curves back on itself, tail end curls upwards. Three curved protrusions on right. Smooth surface. Dark gray background with gradient to light gray at bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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