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Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Feline HeadLate Shang dynasty, late Anyang phase or early Western Zhou Dynasty, about 1100-950 B.C.

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Small bronze animal-head sculpture with deep green patina, rounded eyes, bulbous nose, and decorative disc-shaped ears with incised patterns

Unknown, Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Feline Head, Late Shang dynasty, late Anyang phase or early Western Zhou Dynasty, about 1100-950 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl Holmes, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Feline Head
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Shang dynasty, late Anyang phase or early Western Zhou Dynasty, about 1100-950 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 2 in. (5.72 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
64.12.4
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art