Finial from Metal Vessel

Unknown artist

Date: 9th–10th century

Medium: Bronze; cast

Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)

Classification: Metal

Country: Iran

Themes: Birds

Rogers Fund, 1937

Date range

800 – 999

Largest dimension

5.4 cm

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