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Figure of a Phoenix Standing amid Carved Foliage with Peony Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a phoenix standing on a carved base. The phoenix has a long curved neck and head with a crest on top of its head. It has a body covered in feathers carved to look like folded wings. The phoenix stands on one leg, with the other leg bent. The phoenix holds a peony flower in its claws. The base the phoenix stands on is carved with foliage and peony motifs. The base is made of a darker material than the phoenix and has a lattice-like design. The phoenix is made of white jade. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
428 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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