Bird-shaped finial
Artist: Unknown
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.
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
- Chinese Bronzes