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Taotie mask, Shang dynasty, Yinxu period
(circa 14 /12 – 11 centuries B.C.).
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a - Late Erligang period / early Yinxu period

b - Yinxu period

c - Confronted kui dragons

Confronted dragons shown in profile forming the taotie mask, detail of the liding shown page 69,
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Shang dynasty, Yinxu period (circa 14 – 12 /11 centuries B.C.).
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