The sculpture in the image is of a bird with its wings partially spread. Surrounding the central bird are several smaller birds. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears to be bronze, as indicated by its brownish metallic sheen. There is a circular composition. Engraved around the edge of the sculpture is a text, "LUATA PVDORE LAETA FOV CVNDITAS," and at the bottom, a small hole is present. The bird is shown in a relief style against a flat background.

Peahen with Six Chicks [reverse]

1551

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1551 to 1600
Image size: 3312 × 3312px

Description

The sculpture in the image is of a bird with its wings partially spread. Surrounding the central bird are several smaller birds. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears to be bronze, as indicated by its brownish metallic sheen. There is a circular composition. Engraved around the edge of the sculpture is a text, "LUATA PVDORE LAETA FOV CVNDITAS," and at the bottom, a small hole is present. The bird is shown in a relief style against a flat background.

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