Cross-tube with Human Head Mask, 10th-9th century BCE
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Bronzeexpand_more
Gift from James J. Lally in honor of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more 2000.98
Not on Viewexpand_more
It is rare to find the human face used as a motif in early Chinese bronzes. This small fitting also exhibits four simplified t'ao-t'ieh masks in rounded relief at the end of each tube. The object most likely served to connect the leather straps of a horse bridle. The internment of horses in royal and aristocratic bronze age tombs was relatively common in ancient China and a great number of bronze chariot and harness fittings have been retrieved from such burials.
Details
- Title
- Cross-tube with Human Head Mask
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- H.2-1/16 x W.1-3/4 x D.7/16 in.
- Accession Number
- 2000.98
- Curator Approved
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