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Hawk on a Tree Stump

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White bird with yellow legs and orange beak perched on brown tree stump with black spots. The bird has wings spread slightly and appears to be made of ceramic material. The bird's body is covered in white scales. The tree stump base is glossy and irregularly shaped. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Porcelain with enamels (Hizen ware, Hirado type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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