SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, 29 DECEMBER 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
White jade pendant ‘Taotie Mask’, Shang dynasty
Lot 81.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 1.200 €
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Description.
Important ritual plaque of white jade, carved in relief. The piece is dominated by the representation of a Taotie mask, a motif associated with protection. The carving shows large circular eyes, stylised horns and a broad smile revealing sharp teeth. The piece is ivory white with inclusions and veins of golden patina. Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC).
Size: 7.6 x 2 x 7.3 cm
Weight: 197 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980
