Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC-3rdC (circa)
Materials:fired clay
Technique:moulded, incised,
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Length: 0.90 centimetres
Description:
Clay figurine of a bird, probably a hoopoe. The animal is shown with spread wings as if flying. Crest, eyes and feathers were emphasised using incised lines. The back of the head as well as the neck were pierced for suspension.
IMG
![图片[1]-figure BM-1902-1220.482-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01142647_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:fired clay
Technique:moulded, incised,
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Length: 0.90 centimetres
Description:
Clay figurine of a bird, probably a hoopoe. The animal is shown with spread wings as if flying. Crest, eyes and feathers were emphasised using incised lines. The back of the head as well as the neck were pierced for suspension.
IMG
![图片[1]-figure BM-1902-1220.482-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01142647_001.jpg)
Comments:
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