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Maker: Unknown
Bronze mask, conventionalised like a t'ao t'ieh mask. The mask is black with green corrosion on high relief. It is hollow backed with a strut across it for attachment.
History note: Bought from C. T. Loo, 1931
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest
Width: 6.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
Chou Dynasty (1122-249 BC)
Production date:
circa
400 BC
: Warring states period
Accession number: O.191-1946
Primary reference Number: 138297
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: MAR.C.73-1912
Accession Number: C.645-1991
Accession Number: PD.40-1966
Accession Number: GR.172.1981
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