Ornament in the Shape of a Pigeon on a Rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a pigeon perched on a rock formation. The pigeon faces left with its beak slightly open and its head tilted upwards. The body of the pigeon is carved with detailed feathers. Its tail extends over a jagged rock formation. The rock formation has several protrusions of varying heights. The largest protrusion is to the right and rear of the pigeon. The sculpture appears to be made of dark-colored stone. The background of the image is light gray. The sculpture, "Ornament in the Shape of a Pigeon on a Rock," is by an unidentified artist.