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
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atium 36% iron 36% copper 28%