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Tube, one of a pair

The decor, divided into dour areas by plain, flat bands, consists of gaping dragons on a spiral ground. The shape of the horn is of special interest, for is was later revived in the Huai style ('volute with triangle') and became a popular element of that style.

Date
11th century BCE
In our collection
since March the 11th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
8 × 1 5/16 × 1 1/8 in., 0.7 lb. (20.32 × 3.33 × 2.86 cm, 0.3 kg)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
atium95%
cadmium2%
zinc3%