Finial in the Shape of Kulan
The sculpture depicts a bronze donkey or mule with a weathered, green patina. The animal's head is lowered, and its ears are pointed outward. It stands on a short, rectangular base with a circular hole on one side. A cylindrical protrusion on top of the base supports the animal. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture by unknown artist is titled "Finial in the Shape of Kulan".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 4th century BCE
- Medium
- Tinned bronze
- Culture
- Northwest China and southwestern Inner Mongolia
- Dimensions
- 418 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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