Fitting with two birds
| Title | Fitting with two birds |
|---|---|
| Date | 5th–3rd century BCE 4th century BCE |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Classification | Metalwork |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1985 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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