Bird Figurine
Artist
Unknown
CultureLuristan
Date8th century BC-7th century BC
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 3 1/16 in. (7 x 7.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.363
Not on view
DescriptionBronze bird figurine. Bird has a large curved beak, large circular eye, four small balls forming crest. Band around neck; loop connects neck and back; boss on chest, wide flat flaring tail which forms tripod with legs. Raised bands around tail and above each leg. Right from leg is a replacement in lead. Most of its covering patina chipped off. Green patina covers rest of piece; some encrustation.
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