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Peacock

Iranian

Artwork Details

Peacock
12th century
Iranian
bronze with engraved decoration
7 5/8 x 3 ½ x 5 7/8 in. (19.37 x 8.89 x 14.92 cm)
Museum Purchase
1959/1.116

Description

Subject Matter:

Depiction of birds in the Seljuk period was very common. This statue depicts a peacock.

Physical Description:

A bronze statue in the shape of a peacock, this piece has engraved decorations and is made in the Seljuk style of metalwork.

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