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Model of Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of ceramic figurines. The figurines are arranged on a flat surface. There are two small houses on either side, with 15 people and 7 other objects in between and in front. The people figurines are standing or kneeling and predominantly wearing robes and hats. The other objects are a bird with spread wings, a lying horse, a frog, a dragon, a lion, a fish, and a man carrying a child. The figurines are predominantly white with grey shading. The background is plain and light grey. The title of the image is "Model of Bird" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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