Rhyton in the shape of a bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a metal vessel shaped like a bird. The vessel is positioned with its head on the left side and its body on the right. The bird's head is bent backwards, and its beak rests on the rim of the vessel's opening. The vessel's body has a wide, rounded shape with a flared opening at the top. The metal surface features a textured pattern resembling feathers. A shadow is cast to the lower center of the image. The background is a gradient gray color, transitioning from light to dark.