Artwork Page for Duck Head Finial

Details / Information for Duck Head Finial

Duck Head Finial

c. 1400–1300 BCE

possibly Hungary, Bronze Age

Medium
bronze, cast
Measurements
Overall: 5 x 2.1 x 5 cm (1 15/16 x 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1992.62
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
106A Migration Period & Coptic
Print
?

Did You Know?

A decorative object, this duck head finial likely topped a piece of furniture.
A sculpture depicts a duck-like head and neck cast in bronze, a dark green metal smoothed to a sheen. Fine, incised lines detail the broad bill's edges and form an X-pattern on top. In profile facing right, the vertical neck curves forward toward a small, protruding circular eye. Glints of light catch the smooth, dark surfaces. The base is finished with a plain black cylindrical sleeve.

Duck Head Finial

c. 1400–1300 BCE

possibly Hungary, Bronze Age

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork