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Finial
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Chariots and weapons were associated with hunting and warfare in the ancient world. Those bronze fittings with lavish inlaid decoration were status symbols of rulers and high-ranking officials. <br><br>This finial combines extravagance and ferocious beauty to reveal the aesthetics of the time. The birds with hooked beaks are above the intertwined serpent-dragons. Such artistic conception emphasizes the power of the bird in combat. Every facet of this finial is exquisitely crafted to give full play to the inlaid decoration.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 475–221 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) |
| Medium | bronze inlaid with gold and silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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