Today is National Bird Day: join us as we celebrate some of our avian friends.
“Futon Cover,” 19th century, Japan
“Phoenix-Shaped Incense Burner,” c. 18–19th century, China
“Drawing of a Vase with Bird and Flowers for Naomi Schultz,” 1852, Attributed to Sarah Kriebel
“Bird” Woven Textile, Designed 1878, William Morris, British
“Vase in the Form of a Bird,” 1736–95, China