Figure
Physical description
Figure of a standing bird with spread wings and upright tail feathers, holding a 'pearl' in its beak. The ends of the feathers are curled up into circles. There is a u-shaped opening on the back and chest. There are two triangular holes in the bottom and two smaller holes next to the wings. The figure is hollow.
Date Made
Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.)
Date Acquired
24 Jul 2000
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese ArtsMore...
Measurements
Overall: 12.2 x 12.2 x 6.2 cm
Object Number
Edz4572