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Finial with ram's head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone object with a ram's head on one end. The ram's head faces left and features a curled horn. The head has a long snout and small eyes. The body of the object is rectangular and tapers slightly towards the end opposite the ram's head. The surface of the object shows signs of wear and aging. The background is light grey. The object by The Met.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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