

Fitting in the Form of a Bird
The object is a bronze sculpture, titled "Fitting in the Form of a Bird" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is shaped like a bird with its body resembling a fish. The head and upper body resemble a bird with the bottom half having a fin. The sculpture has a green patina with areas of brown and gold showing through, indicating age and wear. The bird's head is turned to the left, with a small beak and two small protrusions on top of its head. The body of the sculpture is decorated with intricate etchings. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast to the right of the sculpture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th–10th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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