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Monster Mask, Handle for a Casket

CultureChinese
DateWestern Han dynasty (206 B.C.E-9 C.E.)
MediumGilt bronze
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 6 × 1/4 inches (12.7 × 15.24 × 0.64 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-58
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DescriptionOrnament in the form of a T'ao T'ieh mask with short legs on either side. Two bronze extensions at back for inserting in wood. Traces of heavy green patina.
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recto overall
Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 B.C.E.)
32-68/2 A,B
Untitled
Joseph Goto
ca. 1965
F93-7/11
overall
Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 B.C.E.)
32-68/40
Ritual Cooking Vessel
late 12th-early 11th century B.C.E.
35-250
overall
11th century B.C.E.
32-68/41
casket with stand recto overall
André Charles Boulle
ca. 1685-1700 (casket); second half of 18th century (stand)
2024.49.1-2
overall
Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 B.C.E.)
32-68/5 A,B
Ritual Cooking Vessel
11th century B.C.E.
35-73
overall
mid-19th century
32-68/4 A,B
Chariot Fitting
Shang dynasty (1500-1045 B.C.E.)
34-235/24
Chariot Fitting
Shang dynasty (1500-1045 B.C.E.)
34-235/23
Door Knocker
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
33-813/1