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Water dropper in the shape of a crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a crane made of pale pink material with a smooth, glossy finish. The crane's body resembles a dropper. The bird has its head curved down and back, with a red bead on top. A large red bead sits behind the crane. The crane and beads rest on a carved black stand with a wavy surface that has leaf-like details. The base of the stand is dark brown. The background is gray with a vignette effect. The sculpture is titled "Water dropper in the shape of a crane".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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