

Figure of a hawk (one of a pair)
The ceramic sculpture depicts a hawk perched on a branch. The hawk faces right; its body is angled to the right and slightly forward. The hawk's head is smooth and rounded on top; the beak is hooked. The eyes are small and round. The body tapers down to the tail. A wing is visible on the side. The branch has holes and grooves on the surface. The entire sculpture is a uniform light gray color. The background is dark grey with a shadow cast by the sculpture.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain with clear glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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