Slightly oval bronze cap, or finial, with inlaid silver design. The open end is oval shaped; the closed end is rounded at the edges and smooth. There is a raised band about one third of the way up from the open end. Almost the entire outer surface, starting 0.4 cm from the edge, is decorated with feathery scrolls and griffins surrounded by scrollwork. The bronze is covered in a dark green patination, except for a few spots that are dark brown. Just above the raised band is a pierced hole, and spaced above the hole are two round dents.

• Narrative

  Purchased by donor from a London auction house in 1992.

• History Of Use

  Thought to be a cap from a dagger-axe ("ko") style weapon.

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• Type of Item finial
• Culture Ordos
• Material bronze metal, silver metal
• Measurements height 12.4 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Michael M. Koerner
• Received from Michael M. Koerner

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• Made in China

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• Creation Date between 301 BCE and 201 BCE
• Ownership Date before December 10, 2015
• Acquisition Date on December 10, 2015

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Current Location Case 83
• Accession Number 3143/0001