Larger composite beasts combine sturdy bodies, sweeping horns, spiral motifs and interlocking forms into energetic sculptural designs. /CGTN

Larger composite beasts combine sturdy bodies, sweeping horns, spiral motifs and interlocking forms into energetic sculptural designs. /CGTN

Close views of long-snouted and horned heads highlight open jaws, rounded eyes and tightly coiled ornamental motifs. /CGTN

Larger composite beasts combine sturdy bodies, sweeping horns, spiral motifs and interlocking forms into energetic sculptural designs. /CGTN

Close views of long-snouted and horned heads highlight open jaws, rounded eyes and tightly coiled ornamental motifs. /CGTN

Close views of long-snouted and horned heads highlight open jaws, rounded eyes and tightly coiled ornamental motifs. /CGTN

Crested birds perch within curling and openwork bronze branches, their raised heads and extended beaks creating an alert rhythm. /CGTN

Crested birds perch within curling and openwork bronze branches, their raised heads and extended beaks creating an alert rhythm. /CGTN

Crested birds perch within curling and openwork bronze branches, their raised heads and extended beaks creating an alert rhythm. /CGTN

Close views of long-snouted and horned heads highlight open jaws, rounded eyes and tightly coiled ornamental motifs. /CGTN