Pelican artifact found in waters of Greece

[MajRay]

Does anyone know what this metal statue is? It was found in the waters of Greece. Seems to be brass or bronze. It is a Pelican with its beak in its chest which in ancient times represented blood of Christ. I have no clue how old it is or what it is. Can someone lead me in the right direction? Thanks

 

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[yakker]

from the 'foot', it would appear to be the leg of a chair or table. Beyond that, I'm clueless. Size/scale? Cheers! Yakker

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

storks are found across Europe...perhaps it is not a pelican?

I agree the thing might be a leg for a chair or table...perhaps a chair from a theater.
are there mounting holes or something on the opposite side?

 

[H-2 CHARLIE]

that thing is amazing , and if it is bronze better yet , it was eye balled or detected ?

 

[MajRay]

It caught my eye when I was snorkeling. Took several attempts to retrieve it since it was so deep.

 

[MajRay]

It's about 20 inches tall and is very heavy. It clearly resembles a pelican and the beak in the chest signifies writings about the symbolism of Christ.

 

[Silver Searcher]

It doesn't look like it had been in the sea a long time, and looks quite modern.

SS

 

[Tnmountains]

What does the back side look like? It appears to be cast. Is the other side identical? Cool find and welcome to T-Net.

 

[Harry_Morant]

I'm leaning towards it being a crane as well

 

[acepro]

not ancient and some sort of leg... thats my opinion

 

[bradyboy]

Will it stand up on its own? If not, it seems to be a leg.
Modern, if it was in the ocean for any length of time it should have some wear and pitting
the details just seem way to crisp
In my opinion
Brady

 

[yaxthri]

This looks great. Cool find.
But I, too think it looks more like a stork or crane, if it is a pelican the pouch is not really prominent...
We could better tell if you take a full frontal picture, the two ones you posted are almost identical sideviews...