http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/437/pole-tops-with-bird-finials ArtsConnectEd.org Art Collector Set: Pole Tops with Bird Finials http://www.artsconnected.org/images/favicon.png http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/437/pole-tops-with-bird-finials 16 16 http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/437/pole-tops-with-bird-finials http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/437/pole-tops-with-bird-finials Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Metalwork Artist Unknown (China) -1500 -1500 Asia, China Bronze Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:04:46 -0500 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:title cdwalite:title">Pole Tops with Bird Finials</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Artist</td> <td><h3><a property="dcterms:creator cdwalite:displayCreator" href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_workDisplayCreator/Artist+Unknown+%28China%29">Artist Unknown (China)</a></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:created dc:date cdwalite:displayCreationDate cdwalite:earliestDate vra:date" content="-1500">15th-9th century B.C.</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td><a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_InstitutionTitle/Minneapolis+Institute+of+Arts">Minneapolis Institute of Arts</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Location</td> <td> On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, <a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/query/location%3A%22G214%22">G214</a> </td> </tr> </table><br/>With the exception of its cylindrical base, which is shorter and broader than that of the pole top shown with it (Karlgren Plate 95), this example closely resembles its companion (50.46.28). It too, has a pellet in its body. Patina blue-green. http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/437/pole-tops-with-bird-finials Artist Unknown (China)