Fitting in the Shape of a Bird
Green and brown metal object shaped like a bird. The object is lying on its stomach. The head is raised with a curved beak. The body tapers to a point at the tail. The object has a textured surface and appears to be made of bronze or copper. It is titled "Fitting in the Shape of a Bird" by an unknown artist. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the object.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 11th–10th century BCE
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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