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Bird-shaped finial
Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Bird-shaped finial
Date
Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Medium
Bronze on a wooden stand
Dimensions
H: 9.5 cm.
Reference
CVCSC 0348.A
Collection
Status
On Display
During the Han dynasty, men reaching 70 years of age were awarded with a wangzhang, or king’s staff, which was topped with a dove-shaped finial. This reward earned them certain advantages and a greater respect amongst the community.
Bird-shaped finial Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) © Compton Verney