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Bird-shaped chariot fitting

12th century B.C.
Medium/TechniqueBronze; the hollow body of the bird contains a small bronze ball that jingles when in motion
Dimensions19.2 x 9.3 cm (7 9/16 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of C. T. Loo
Accession number37.382
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ClassificationsMetalwork
Collections
Provenance1937, gift of C.T. Loo and Co., New York to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 5, 1937)
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Roger Welch
1972
Charlotte Besnard
1895
Sabine Baring-Gould
1899
No. 6: drawing; Restricted: For reference only
Silver Horn (Huangooah), Kiowa Apache
1885
Stand for incense burner (?)
3rd–2nd century B.C.
Mirror
8th century A.D.
Mirror
About 8th century A.D.
Head-dress
19th century
Baptismal font
Goteke Klinghe
1483