Bronze Ewer with a Cockrel-Shaped Spout , 8th-early 9th century

The pierced decorations follow Byzantine prototypes. The spout, in the shape of a three dimensional crowing cock with ruffled wings, is rendered with great realism.
Original height 39.4cms
Metrololitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. 41.65

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