Phoenix Ornament

The Phoenix Ornament by artist M.C. Escher depicts an ornament shaped like a phoenix. The ornament is made of bronze or brass and has a dark patina. It features the body and head of a bird with a long beak and a tuft on top of its head. The bird's body is facing left. Its tail is composed of long, thin, curved metal pieces that resemble feathers, with decorative scrollwork at the end of each piece. The ornament is lying on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the left. The background is a light gray color.