Vase with Taotie Masks

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Vase with Taotie Masks
  • Vase with Animal Masks
Date206 BC–220 AD
PlaceChina
MediumEarthenware with glaze
DimensionsOverall: 16 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 12 7/8 in. (41.3 × 34.3 × 32.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ann Eden Woodward
Object number79.186
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceEx-collection: Ann Eden Woodward, until donated to the museum by bequest on September 17, 1979


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