Griffin's Head Finial
Griffin's Head Finial by Unknown. The object is a bronze finial with a griffin's head on top. The griffin's head is brown and curved downwards, with a beak-like protrusion. Two circular eyes are present on the griffin's head. The body of the finial is cylindrical and made of bronze, featuring a decorative band around the middle. The bronze exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is a solid light purple color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 3rd century BCE
- Medium:
- Tinned bronze
- Culture:
- Northwest China
- Dimensions:
- 377 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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