The image shows a brass ferrule by artist unidentified. The object is long and thin with a cylindrical top and a tapered bottom. The top portion is smooth and cylindrical with a hole in the center and a decorative etch. A decorative metal band wraps around the middle with curled ends. The bottom portion tapers to a rounded point with a metal band around the very bottom. The background is white with shadows cast by the object. The object displays signs of aging with a textured surface.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 4th–3rd century BCE
- Medium:
- Bronze
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 302 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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