Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Finial in the Form of a Dragon Head (One of Two)

206 BCE - 220 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.4 x 3.5 x 14 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

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