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大理石梟形立雕
Marble Sculpture of a Standing Owl
大理石梟形立雕
Marble Sculpture of a Standing Owl
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Marble Sculpture of a Standing Owl

This standing owl is one of the finest marble pieces found at Anyang. The owl is vividly depicted with a pointed beak, round eyes, and thick arched brows, as well as being covered with various motifs, including scales, beasts, dragons, and geometric shapes. On its back a long groove runs from head to tail, suggesting that it may have been designed for use as architectural ornamentation. The owl is often represented in Shang art, such as those in bronzes and jades. The motifs on this piece are similar to those found on its bronze counterparts.


English Audio Guide
Item No.
R001756
Period
Shang Dynasty at Yin (ca. 1250–1050 BCE)
Dimensions
Height34.1、Length25.2、Diameter24.8cm,Weight24.3kg
Excavated/Findspot
Tomb M1001, Hsi-pei-kang, Yinxu, Anyang, Henan Province
Materials
Marble
Notes
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