Han dynasty The first a bird-form finial dingshi cast with a broad tail and crescent-shaped body supported by a circular socket; the second a miniature vessel modeled as a crouching tiger resting on folded legs, its mouth open forming a spout and tail curled back joining a narrow curved handle, the body with incised details. finial 41/4in (10.8cm) long, 3 1/8in (7.9cm) high tiger vessel 4in (10.1cm) long; 2in (5.1cm) high (2).