Bird

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

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 bronze tree.

Show lessRead more

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
Physical Dimensions: w6.5 x h9 cm (Missing legs)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: sculpture
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: bronze

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Birds Bronze China Deyang Guanghan Metal Sanxingdui Town Sculpture