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Crossbow Support
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Here, the rectangular socket of the bow support tapers elegantly to form the slender neck of an animal head. Silver inlay of wires and ribbons form an extraordinarily beautiful abstract design consisting of sweeping lines, coils, spirals, and serpentine interlaces.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 300–200 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
| Medium | bronze inlaid with silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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