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Fitting in the shape of a phoenix

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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