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Finial (Dingshi) in the Form of a BirdHan dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220

Not on view
Small bronze bird sculpture mounted on a cylindrical post, with compact rounded form, pointed beak, engraved wing lines, and heavy green and brown patination

Unknown, Finial (Dingshi) in the Form of a Bird, Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl Holmes, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Finial (Dingshi) in the Form of a Bird
Place Made
China
Date Made
Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
3 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (8.57 x 3.81 x 9.84 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
64.12.3
Classification
Architecture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art