

Vessel leg in the form of a bird
The sculpture, titled "Vessel leg in the form of a bird", is a ceramic piece. The sculpture depicts a bird-like figure on two legs. The legs are long and slender and are positioned close together. The body of the bird is long and thin, tapering upwards. The head of the bird has a long beak. The wings are not visible, but there is a protrusion on the side of the body near the bottom. The surface of the sculpture appears worn. The background of the image is grey and fades to dark grey at the top. The sculpture casts a shadow to the right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 5th–3rd century BCE
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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