Phoenix on a Pyre Looking at the Sun [reverse]
The sculpture is a medallion featuring a raised relief of a phoenix emerging from flames. The phoenix has detailed plumage, a crest on its head, and spreading wings. Above the phoenix, rays of light emanate from a cloud. The medallion is made of bronze and has inscriptions around its circumference.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1485
- Medium
- bronze//Later cast
- Dimensions
- 4800 × 4704 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original