

Finial in the Shape of Kulan
The bronze sculpture depicts an animal resembling a donkey or a mule with a long, pointed ear and a short tail, standing on a small rectangular base with a cylindrical hole on one side. The sculpture is rendered in a simple, naturalistic style with a green patina, exhibiting a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The animal's head is lowered, and its legs are bent. The background features a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with the sculpture casting a shadow to the right. The sculpture is titled "Finial in the Shape of Kulan" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 4th century BCE
- Medium
- Tinned bronze
- Culture
- Northwest China and southwestern Inner Mongolia
- Dimensions
- 463 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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