Pendant of a Bird (Rooster?)

Description

Although quite schematic, the subject of this pendant is easily recognizable as a bird, likely a rooster. Cleverly designed to hang evenly from its central suspension loop, it comprises three main parts: long neck terminating in a head with a pointy beak and small crest; triangular body with stylized feet; and broadly arched tail feathers.

Provenance

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Pendant of a Bird (Rooster?)

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700s–600s BCE

Accession Number

1999.249

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

Overall: 5 x 9 cm (1 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Classification

Jewelry

Museum

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, United States

Credit Line

John L. Severance Fund