Dress-pin

Cast, copper alloy pin with a flat finial in the shape of stylised cockerel. The neck is short; the head has a prominent beak and erect comb. The tail is erect and slightly fanned. The wings are rounded at the front, narrowing to a point at the back and stand slightly proud of the body.

Kind

artefact

Date

700–1199 CE

Place

Kāpiśī (34.9800, 69.3000)