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Taotie mask with ring. The ring is suspended frm a loop projecting from the monster's mouth, which is decorated with a gooses's head. Oval label printed in black with a tower and 'Malcolm Collection', inscribed in blue black ink 'A.24'. Bronze with green and brown patina and some encrustation, height 21.2, cm, width 14.5 cm. Zhou Dynasty (1050-771 BC). Chinese. Acquisition Credit: Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm).
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