Art Institute of Chicago
Mask
China
- Date
- Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046–771 BC ), about 9th century BC
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The function of this mask is not certain. It may have served as a bridle plaque for a horse, an ornament for a chariot, or, sewn onto leather, as chest armor for a soldier.
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- Object type
- AAT300411641
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