Reclining Chimera Ornament, Bronze with Gilding

A small bronze ornament shaped as a reclining chimera, with a crouched body, curled tail, and a loop at the back. Green patina covers the upper head and forelegs, while gilding remains visible on the rounded haunches and tail. The piece is shown against a plain white background.

Artist

Unknown

Date

220-589

Medium

Bronze, gilding

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

4000 × 3166 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art