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Ogre Mask (Taotie)

饕餮

475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period

(475–221 BCE)
Medium
nephrite
Measurements
Overall: 2.1 x 1.4 cm (13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.576
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Not on view
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A flat pale green nephrite plaque features a symmetrical, stepped silhouette with rectangular protrusions. Intricate shallow carvings of scrolls and winding lines form a stylized mask with large circular eyes. Raised ridges and recessed channels create a dense texture of interlocking geometric patterns across the polished surface. Scattered reddish-brown spots fleck the stone. The piece is carved with distinct levels along the sides, resting on a segmented base with three blocky feet.

Ogre Mask (Taotie)

475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

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