Bronze Finial/Axehead

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: bronze

DimensionsOverall: 8.1 x 10.8 x 2.5 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum

Object number2007.005.366

DescriptionA bronze finial/axehead with two decorative narrow slits that run along each side of the blade. The upper torso and head of a dragon-like creature with something bulbous in its mouth juts out the opposite side of the blade, with groove-like carvings along the surface of its body.

Status

Not on view