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Vessel leg in the form of a bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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:
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