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Bird with Peach Spray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade sculpture of a bird with brown tint on back and tail, bird standing on a peach; bird positioned facing right with head turned backwards; body depicted with feathers; one leg bent underneath; peach blossom branch curled under bird. Title: Bird with Peach Spray. Artist: Chinese.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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