Container in the Shape of a Turkey
early 19th century
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Caption
Container in the Shape of a Turkey, early 19th century. Silver alloy and red stones, 10 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (27.3 x 19.1 x 21.9cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Charlotte R. Stillman, 55.36.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Container in the Shape of a Turkey
Date
early 19th century
Medium
Silver alloy and red stones
Classification
Dimensions
10 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (27.3 x 19.1 x 21.9cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charlotte R. Stillman
Accession Number
55.36.4
Frequent Art Questions
This turkey is so delightful!
I agree! If you look closely, you can see how the artist hand-chased all of the details on the feathers. Also, the eyes are made of faceted red stones, to evoke the red skin that surrounds the eyes of many turkey species. It was made in the early 19th century, possibly in Mexico. The bird resembles the Ocellated Turkey, that lives in the Yucatán Peninsula.
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