Figure of Swallow

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a sculpture of a bird. The bird is lying down on a base, facing left. The bird's body is dark-colored, possibly black or dark brown, with a smooth, shiny surface. It has a small head, a short beak, and a rounded body. The bird's wings are folded under its body, and its tail extends to the right. On the side of the bird's body, near the wing, is the number "900" in white. The base is white and has a wavy design, resembling clouds or waves. The base is shaped like a cloud or a wave, with curved lines and rounded edges. The background of the image is light gray.