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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 a brown material, likely ceramic or clay. The leg is narrow and tapers down to a small base. The bird has a long neck and head with a small beak. Two small wings are on either side of the leg. The body of the leg has an ornate design on it. The background is gray and white, with a shadow cast by the leg to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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