Rafter finial in the shape of a dragon’s head and wind chime

Rafter finial in the shape of a dragon’s head and wind chime is a punggyeong or musical instrument.

Overview

It is associated with Korea. The record gives 950 as its date of establishment or first appearance. Catalogue entries state maker, model, completeness of accessories and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

gilt bronze Korean wind chime and Korean dragon sculpture of later Silla/early Goryeo art

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Dragon's head and wind chime”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q43376787: Rafter finial in the shape of a dragon’s head and wind chime
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