Image

Metal figurine of a bird. A hole goes through the bird’s stomach, and the top of the bird’s back connects to a metal hoop. Metal figurine of a bird. A hole goes through the bird’s stomach, and the top of the bird’s back connects to a metal hoop. Top view of a silver figurine of a bird, with a large round bellow and thin slender neck, and tail that narrows and flares outwards. Bottom view of a silver figurine of a bird, with a large round bellow and thin slender neck, and tail that narrows and flares outwards.

Unknown Maker, Greek

Bird, Late Geometric

Description

Maker

Culture

Greek

Title

Bird

Year

Late Geometric

Medium

bronze

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

5.4 x 2.5 cm (2 1/8 x 1 inches) (preserved height; width of body)

Place

Archaeological Site: Greece, Greek, probably from central or norther Greece, late Geometric period

Type

Credit

Museum Works of Art Fund

Object Number

54.198

About

Bird

Archaeological Site: Greece, Greek, probably from central or norther Greece, late Geometric period

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Use

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