Jade taotie mask applique, Western Zhou dynasty, China, c1100-771 BC. Artist: Unknown

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Jade taotie mask applique, Western Zhou dynasty, China, c1100-771 BC. A pale celadon jade taotie mask applique with severely indented edge, turned-up nose and almond-shaped eyes. The piece is centrally perforated for affixing.

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Size: 2539px × 2484px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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