The rendering of these birds, achieved with the simplest of means, results in a strikingly lifelike portrayal. The tilt of the heads and the rather stylized conformation of wings and tail by incised lines contribute strongly to this impression. The treatment of the tail is the same as that to be seen on a bird dress hook in the museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stolkholm (see Karlgren Number 95, figure 75). Patina pale green.

Falcons, one of a pair, 600-222 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Bronzeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.25.2

Not on Viewexpand_more
Details
Title
Falcons, one of a pair
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.25.2
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The rendering of these birds, achieved with the simplest of means, results in a strikingly lifelike portrayal. The tilt of the heads and the rather stylized conformation of wings and tail by incised lines contribute strongly to this impression. The treatment of the tail is the same as that to be seen on a bird dress hook in the museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stolkholm (see Karlgren Number 95, figure 75). Patina pale green.