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Finial (Dingshi) in the Form of a Birdmiddle to late Tang dynasty, about 700-906

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Small bronze sculpture of a stylized standing bird with outstretched wings, fan-shaped tail, and open beak, with gold and blue-green patina

Unknown, Finial (Dingshi) in the Form of a Bird, middle to late Tang dynasty, about 700-906, 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
middle to late Tang dynasty, about 700-906
Medium
Cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. (9.21 x 6.03 x 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
64.12.8
Classification
Architecture
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art