Description:
A copper finial head. The attachment point is at the back of the head, where part of a small pin can still be seen. The side view shows dragon-like feathers with a wide mouth and a curved nose. The piece has been oxidized blue.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; animals

Subjects:
Animals; archaeological objects; Civilization, Ancient; Bronze

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+2021.5.14

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