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A standing brass bird with a large, fan-shaped tail featuring openwork circles. It has a crested head, a textured body, and stands on a tiered circular base. It has red pigment on its face and chest.
Peacock
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Peacock

Maker Indian Artist
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 5.7 x 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.292
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