Money Tree Bird

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze

DimensionsOverall: 10.8 x 3.8 x 16.9 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum

Object number2007.005.334

DescriptionA bird figurine made of bronze that would be part of a money tree, which are usually made of bronze but have pottery bases. The branches of a money tree are usually of openwork design depicting animals and coin motifs. This bird has a vase on its back from which the coined branches extend. This bird is is also holding a fish in its beak.

The idea is that money growing on the tree would meet the needs of the deceased in the afterlife.

Status

On view