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Bird-headed vessel

20th century
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 금속제 새머리 장식 병 대한민국
  • 金屬製鳥首形甁 大韓民國
  • Title: Bird-headed vessel
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: Korea?
  • Medium: Metal
  • Dimensions: H. 15 7/16 in. (39.8 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art