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Figure of a hawk (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The white ceramic figure depicts a hawk. The hawk has a glossy finish. It is perched on a branch-like base. The hawk's body faces right, angled slightly toward the background. Its head is turned to face forward and right. The hawk's beak is open. The base has a naturalistic design with holes and grooves. The background is dark gray and black, with a shadow cast by the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with clear glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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