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Plaque in the Shape of a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plaque in the Shape of a Bird by Lluis Artigas is bronze plaque in the shape of a bird with outstretched wings. The plaque has a long neck and a small head with a short beak. The body of the bird is detailed with vertical lines and the wings are also detailed with vertical lines. The plaque appears to have a green patina and is viewed from the front. The background is pink.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–7th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
600 × 521 px
Museum record:
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