Finial with Bird

Artist Unknown (China) — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:01:59 -0400

Title	Finial with Bird
Artist	Artist Unknown (China)
Date	late 12th-11th century B.C.
Institution	Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location	On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G214

This example, on a high, cylindrical base, is closely related to 50.46.24. Here, however the scored flanges extend to the back of the head and the front of the neck instead of being confined to the back. The S-shaped horns are reminiscent of those seen on many t'ao-t'ieh, e.g. Karlgren Number 31 (50.46.104). Patina grey-green.

Finial with Bird

Finial with Bird

Finial with Bird

Artist Unknown (China)

late 12th-11th century B.C.