Figurine

Vessel Fragment

Foot of bronze vessel: swan. Patina removed in 1966. Body of swan ends in one large lion's paw standing on a base consisting of double discs. Bird's wings are outstretched, and its bill rests on its breasts. At the back there is a ledge at the lower level of the wings and traces 1 on each wing of attachments used to mount a vessel. The wings themselves curve to conform with the curve of the vessel. Feathers are patterned grooves. The tip of one wing broken off.