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5th century-early 6th century (made)
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Figure of a mythical bird with sockets for the wings, which are missing. Grey earthenware with slip and pigment. The bird has the face of a dog with ears erect, body and legs of a bird with long upturned tail. Flat rectangular base.
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Materials and techniques | Grey earthenware with slip and pigment |
Brief description | Figure of a mythical bird with sockets for the wings, grey earthenware with slip and pigment, China, Northern Wei period, 5th-early 6th century |
Physical description | Figure of a mythical bird with sockets for the wings, which are missing. Grey earthenware with slip and pigment. The bird has the face of a dog with ears erect, body and legs of a bird with long upturned tail. Flat rectangular base. |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
Production | Label, 1994 |
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Bibliographic reference | Ayers, John. Far Eastern Ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1980, Monochrome Plate No. 32 |
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Accession number | C.809-1936 |
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Record created | January 2, 2009 |
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