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Mask: O.190-1946

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Tube with bronze t'ao t'ieh mask, with a strong green patina. The underside of the head is cut away into the tube.

Notes

History note: Bought from C. T. Loo in 1931

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.7 cm
Width: 7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Chou Dynasty (1122-249 BC)
-0900 - -0600

Materials used in production

green Patina
Bronze

Techniques used in production

Patination

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.190-1946
Primary reference Number: 201958
Oscar Raphael number: 72
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Created: Friday 26 June 2015 Updated: Wednesday 24 March 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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