Bronze

China , 19th century

Dimension: Height 23 cm Width 18 cm Depth 8 cm

Weight: 2619 grams

Chicken shaped bronze standing on wood base, the beak tip is sharp and hooked, the tail and feet are rolled inside its bottom, and its back carries a vase. This bronze in the shape of a bird is generally called the "Heavenly Chicken Vase". The “Heavenly Chicken Vase” means treasure, exorcise evil spirits, and it is also a symbol of heroism sometimes.