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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Figure

1st century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A toy depicting a bird on two wheels.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Figure
  • Wheel
  • Wheel
Materials and techniques
Fired clay
Brief description
bird chariot; Toys, terracotta

for bird chariot; Toys, terracotta

for bird chariot; Toys, terracotta
Physical description
A toy depicting a bird on two wheels.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.3cm
  • Width: 8.5cm
  • Maximum length: 10.2cm
Credit line
Given by K. de. B. Codrington, 1843.
Collection
Accession number
IM.22:1-1943

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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