Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Socketed Finial in the Form of a Bird (One of a Pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze with crystal inlay

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 25.2 x W. 8.4 x D. 4 cm (9 15/16 x 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

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