

Vessel leg in the form of a bird
The Vessel leg in the form of a bird by Unknown is a sculpture of a bird leg. The leg is made of a light-colored material, possibly ceramic or stone. It has a wide base that tapers to a narrower section before flaring out into a rounded form resembling a bird's foot. A long necklike protrusion at the top has a bird-like head with a short beak. The piece features intricate etchings and designs on its body. A small object projects from the right side. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface it's resting on.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 5th–3rd century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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