

Fitting in the shape of a phoenix
White carved sculpture of a phoenix. The sculpture is lying down with its head facing left. The body and tail are curved, with the tail extending to the right. The phoenix has a long neck and a beak. The wings are spread out to the sides, with feathers carved in detail. The top of the head has a decorative curl. The background is dark gray. The sculpture appears to be made of ivory or a similar material.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 459 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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