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Finial with a Cockerel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a cockerel on top of a finial. The finial has a wide, flared base that tapers up to a narrow neck, then flares out slightly before narrowing again to hold the cockerel. The cockerel faces right and has a long, curved tail. The entire piece is made of a weathered, greenish metal. The cockerel's body and tail are decorated with intricate, swirling patterns. The background is a beige wall and floor.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. first half of the 10th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions:
456 × 624 px
Museum record:
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