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Fitting in the Form of a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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