

Vessel leg in the form of a bird
The vessel leg is in the form of a bird. The leg is made of clay and is light brown in color. It has a long neck and a head that faces left. The body of the leg is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The leg is shaped like a bird's leg, with a thicker top and a narrower bottom. The top of the leg has two protrusions on either side, possibly representing wings. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the object casting 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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