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Phoenix Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ornament in the shape of a phoenix. The phoenix has a large body and long neck. The body is teardrop shaped. The head is small. The beak is closed. The wings are outstretched and made of curved wires ending in circles. There are two legs. The base is shaped like a flower. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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