Bird
It is probable that this bird served as an accessory member of some object, possibly a piece of furniture or a large vessel, in as much as the ring in the beak is evidently a handle. Whatever its purpose, the bird is a magical creature, having crest, ears and horns. The broad sweep of its wings, adorned with scales, make it a beautiful one as well. The shoulder line is emphasized by a big comma figure in high, rounded relief. patina green.
- Date
- 4th-3rd century BCE
- In our collection
- since March the 28th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- 3 1/2 × 5 3/16 × 4 in., 0.9 lb. (8.89 × 13.18 × 10.16 cm, 0.4 kg)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Bronze
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 77% copper 7% atium 1% cadmium 0% zinc 15%