Small Sculpture in the Form of a Bird with a Human Head
Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Small Sculpture in the Form of a Bird with a Human Head

5th-3rd century BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Cast bronze with inlays of gold, silver, and turquoise
Culture
Chinese
Period
Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE
Century
5th-3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10.2 x W. 2.5 cm (4 x 1 in.)

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