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Taotie mask

Dateming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Place Made DisplayAS1/2H/11
MediumNephrite jade
Dimensions2 5/16 × 1 × 1/4 inches (5.9 × 2.5 × 0.6 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsArtifacts
Credit LineGift of Dr. Jerry Silver and Karen Silver
Terms
  • Artifacts
  • Nephrite jade
  • Monsters
  • Chinese
Object number2002.115
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