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Statuette of A Toy Bird

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A small statue of a bird, or cock, is a toy for children. It is depicted seated on a rectangular base with three slots. The middle slot is rhombus-shaped, while the side ones are in the shape of inverted triangles.

There is a ring for suspension at the top of the back. Around the neck is a nicely shaped crest and the bird has a small sharp beak.

Wings appear close to the body, which is covered with thick feathers. The legs are barely seen due to the posture of the body

Present location

BIBLIOTHECA ALEXANDRINA ANTIQUETIES MUSEUM [01/027] ALEXANDRIA BAAM

Inventory number

318

Dating

ROMAN PERIOD

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

TOY; ANIMAL/HYBRID FIGURINE

Material

POTTERY

Technique

TECHNIQUE OF CERAMICS

Height

11 cm