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POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Details
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL BRONZE MASK-FORM FITTINGS
POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Each cast in relief as a fierce humanoid face, the grimacing mouth pierced with small holes either side of the fang-like teeth, with a pin projecting from the hollowed reverse, with grey patina and light malachite encrustation
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, box (2)
POSSIBLY TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Each cast in relief as a fierce humanoid face, the grimacing mouth pierced with small holes either side of the fang-like teeth, with a pin projecting from the hollowed reverse, with grey patina and light malachite encrustation
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, box (2)
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1992.
Exhibited
Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 2002-2006.
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