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Statuette of Phoenix (Fenghuang)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The statuette depicts a bird with a long neck and tail, with a base. The bird has a curved neck and head that is bent backwards and to the left. The body and tail are made of thin, curved metal strips that resemble feathers. The base is rectangular and made of wood, with a small lip around the edge. The statuette is titled "Statuette of Phoenix (Fenghuang)" and is the work of an unspecified artist. The statuette has a dark brown color. The background of the image is a white surface, possibly a table or countertop.

Artwork details

Medium:
Wrought iron
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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