Plaque de harnachement, M.C. 8740

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -453 and -222 type of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, archeology name(s): harness element materials and techniques: bronze, cast iron place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: length: 9cm width: 10cm description: shaped like a taotie mask. On the reverse, 3 loops. On the front, at the bottom a curved hook. Themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, taotie mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 04–12–1953 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8740. Date: Entre -453 et -222.