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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 12503
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)Textile Ornament(?): Phoenix
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This phoenix bird made of thin gold foil has tiny holes all along its edges, suggesting that it was sewn onto a textile.
| Artist / Maker | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 700s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
| Medium | beaten gold with chased detail |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.3 x 10.7 cm (5 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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