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Toggle in the shape of a falcon attacking a swan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear quartz or glass sculpture of a bird of prey with outstretched wings attacking a swan; the swan lies on its side with its neck stretched upwards to the left; the bird of prey appears to have its talons extended and gripping the swan; both birds have detailed line etchings denoting feathers; the sculpture rests on a gray surface with a black to gray gradient background.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Crystal
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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