The tail and wings of this bird are raised sharply and the body is covered with a scale pattern. The legs have broken off. This piece would likely have originally stood on a bronzetree.
Details
Title: Bird
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: Unknown
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province