Pair of Han Dynasty Birds

Date: ca. 25 B.C. – 220 A.D.
Country of origin: Sichuan, China
Material: bronze
Dimensions: Lengths 4 3/4” & 4 3/8”
Description: These long beaked birds have lacy ornaments, under which what appears to be a frog or turtle on their backs, were most likely from the base of an oil lamp. One bird has a dancing figure on its tail and the other has a five petalled flower.