

Harness Ornament with Bird's-Head Terminals
Metal object with a round top and two curved extensions below, resembling a harness ornament. The top is a flat circle, showing signs of wear. The curved parts have a textured surface and terminate in bird-like heads. The heads have a long beak, round eye, and curled feathers on top. The entire piece appears to be made of a weathered metal with a gray color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 4th century BCE
- Medium:
- Tinned bronze
- Culture:
- Northwest China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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