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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ornament by Repin, featuring a sculpture of a bird perched on a leaf. The sculpture is in black and white. The bird has a long, thin beak and is positioned with its head turned to the left. The bird's body is angled slightly to the right. The bird has one leg visible, gripping the leaf. The leaf is dark-colored and has a twisted, organic shape. The leaf has several pointed sections and two holes near the base. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
429 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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