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Taotie mask, Early Shang dynasty, Erligang period
(circa 17 /16 – 14 centuries B.C.).
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b - Early Erligang Period

c - Erligang Period

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He, Shang dynasty, Erligang period (circa 17 /16 – circa 14 centuries B.C.)
Height: 23 cm – Meiyintang Collection n° 20.
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