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A PAIR OF BRONZE TAOTIE MASKS SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 220-589)

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A PAIR OF BRONZE TAOTIE MASKS SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 220-589)

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Description

Measurements: 2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide, cloth box

Acquired from CHRISTIE'S March 2021, Sale 18823, Chen Hui-Lin, 15 April 1988. The Irving Collection, New York. Lot# 1759

A PAIR OF BRONZE TAOTIE MASKS SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 220-589) Each mask is cast with prominent eyebrows, bulging eyes, long notched horns and pointed ears and with nose protruding outwards.

Condition

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition, Natural Jade stone.
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A PAIR OF BRONZE TAOTIE MASKS SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 220-589)

Name: A PAIR OF BRONZE TAOTIE MASKS SIX DYNASTIES PERIOD (AD 220-589)
SKU: 172703641
Price: 2750 USD
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Estimate $600 - $750

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