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                               TWO BRONZE MASK-FORM HARNESS ORNAMENTS
                               WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (CIRCA 1046-771 BC)
                               The frst is cast in relief as a taotie mask with pierced eyes and curved horns. On the
                               concave reverse there is a vertical attachment loop behind each horn at the top, and
                               a third, horizontal, loop at the bottom. The second is cast in relief as a tiger mask with
                               large openwork ears that come to a point and curved markings on the nose. A horizontal
                               strap spans the concave reverse. There is malachite and earth encrustation.
                               4 and 2Ω in. (10.2 and 6.5 cm.) wide, box

                                                                                                                                                   (2)
                               $5,000-7,000

                                              PROVENANCE

                               Both: The Collection of Edgar and Hedwig Worch, Paris; Christie’s New York, 2 June
                               1994, lot 44 (part).
                               The Erwin Harris Collection, Miami, Florida.

                               Compare the second ornament to the related bronze animal mask ornaments
                               illustrated by B. Karlgren, B.M.F.E.A., No. 33, Stockholm, 1961, pl. 2 (nos. 4 and 5).
                               No. 4 was subsequently in the Frederick M. Mayer Collection and sold at Christie’s
                               London, 24-25 June 1974, lot 217.

                          西周 青銅獸面馬飾兩件

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