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Pigeon on a Stump

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a sculpture depicting a pigeon on a stump by artist unknown, titled "Pigeon on a Stump". A sculpture of a pigeon perched on a tree stump. The pigeon faces left; it has a small, rounded head with a tiny beak. Its body is bulbous with defined feather patterns on its wings. The tree stump is highly textured with visible bark and wood grain. A hollowed-out area is at the base of the stump. The sculpture appears to be made of dark material. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
Stoneware covered with a thin glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
552 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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