Serene bronze death mask from the Liao Dynasty

H-8996
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Item No. H-8996
Description A serene bronze death mask from the Liao Dynasty (907–1125), depicting a peaceful, closed-eyed visage with delicate features and rounded contours. The mask’s smooth surface bears a natural green patina from age. Such masks were placed over the deceased to preserve dignity and aid the spirit’s passage in burial rites.
Material Bronze
Origin China
Circa Liao Dynasty
Dimensions 24 x 23 x 2 cm
Provenance Bai Win Collection

750,000NT$

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