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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
Museum record:
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