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Goose (Hamsa) with Floral Tail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rectangular sculpture made of stone or clay is off-white. A relief of a bird dominates the composition. The bird faces left with its long neck curved down and to the left, and its tail extends to the right. Floral elements are carved around the bird, both curling and straight. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture sits on a light gray surface. The artwork is titled "Goose (Hamsa) with Floral Tail" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–7th century
Medium:
Stucco with color
Culture:
China (Xinjiang Autonomous Region)
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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