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Cow-head finial

The bovine head of this example has high, spreading horns and the forehead lozenge of a t'ao-t'ieh. Directly below is a band of rising blades with spiral filling. The terminal border of the pole top also has a spiral decro. PatinaGreen.

Date
12th century BCE
In our collection
since July the 8th, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
6 3/8 × 2 11/16 × 1 5/16 in., 0.7 lb. (16.2 × 6.9 × 3.3 cm, 0.3 kg)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
atium36%
iron36%
copper28%