Roof Finial (Chow-fah)

18th century

Caption

Roof Finial (Chow-fah), 18th century. Teakwood covered with copper sheets, 8 1/2 x 59 in. (21.6 x 149.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Andrew Dahl, 80.115.9. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Roof Finial (Chow-fah)

Date

18th century

Geography

Place made: Thailand

Medium

Teakwood covered with copper sheets

Classification

Architectural Element

Dimensions

8 1/2 x 59 in. (21.6 x 149.9 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Andrew Dahl

Accession Number

80.115.9

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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