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Bird-shaped chariot fitting
Chinese
Shang dynasty, Anyang period
12th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze; the hollow body of the bird contains a small bronze ball that jingles when in motion
Dimensions
19.2 x 9.3 cm (7 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of C. T. Loo
Accession Number37.382
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsMetalwork
Provenance1937, gift of C.T. Loo and Co., New York to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 5, 1937)