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Ming Dynasty Taoist Ritual Mask
stock number: 0009
price: Sold to the US. Thanks!
description: Very rare wooden mask dating from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644th ce). This item was sourced earlier this year from Yangshuo in Guangxi Zhuang Province, China however, we believe it to be originally from Hunan. The style of the headgear, full face and well-proportioned features places it firmly within the Ming Period. As it has a rather solemn expression and is a bit heavily carved we surmise it would have been used in Taoist rituals rather than Chinese Theater. It is highly unusual to find any wooden artifact more than a couple of hundred years old that would survive the hot and humid weather of Southern China so this item is a rare find indeed. Condition: The photos are explicit as to condition (portion of head gear missing, broken earlobe and wear on face, etc). There is some remnant of the original lacquer and the wood though well worn is still is solid with no insect damage, we have attempted no restoration other than a layer of beeswax to regain it’s luster. Dimensions: 30.5cm height, 17.5cm width 10.5cm depth (inside mask). Included is museum standard black perspex upright mounting and stand.
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