A PAIR OF CYLINDRICAL 'TAOTIE MASK' JADE BEADS, SHANG DYNASTY

A PAIR OF CYLINDRICAL 'TAOTIE MASK' JADE BEADS, SHANG DYNASTY 商代一對饕餮紋玉珠 Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍

TWO YELLOW JADE 'TAOTIE' BEADS, SHANG TO WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, c. 1600-771 BC. Each of slightly tapering form, thickly walled with a central channel drilled from both sides, the exterior carved

This intricately carved jade vase, at 5.5 cm by 4.5 cm (2.17 inches by 1.77 inches), is adorned with a Taotie mask, a motif prevalent in Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE) artifacts. The Taotie is a mys

Pair 19th Century Qing Dynasty Yellow Cylindrical Jade Beads with Russet Inclusions and Slightly Different Lengths. Approximately 1.5 inches and 1.75 inches.

A pair (2) of James Mont Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinese Neolithic (Shang Dynasty) bronze four sided panel rectangular vase lamps having "Taotie" mask designs. Marked Japan on underside. Shade d

The hollowed cylindrical exterior carved with taotie mask pattern, the stone of white tone with patches of amber russet inclusion. Qing Dynasty period. Height: 1 1/8 in (2.9 cm) Diameter: 1 1/4 in (3.

Five pieces as a group, including a seal with a crouching beast finial, a toggle carved with a taotie mask below scrolls, a long bead with archaic scrolls, a circular disc with a pair of openwork beas

A gilt bronze drum with two birds on top carried by two male figures with elaborate carvings and depictions of a large and center Taotie mask design. Shang dynasty. 5"Hx 8.5"Wx 7"D

East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1558 to 1046 BCE. A large, impressive mask made from white jade (nephrite) with wide, staring eyes, a triangular nose, and a wide mouth with thick lips. Prominent

Han Dynasty Jade Mask or Fitting. This mask is intricately carved in extremely high relief with all the classic Taotie features such as eyes, horns, and a top jaw with no bottom half, like numerous ot

Far East, China, mid-20th century CE. A very large, jade mask depicting a Shang Dynasty deity, carved from a stone of rich green hues with white inclusions. Jade was prized by the ancient Chinese, app

The tubular jade bead with taotie mask decoration on either side. Length: 2 inches. Weight: 1.05 oz. Condition: Good. Provenance: From an old German Collection.

A Pair of Chinese White Jade Ornaments, Jue, Shang Dynasty (B.C. 1600-1046) Each thick disc slit from one edge, the semi-translucent stone of white color with an area of pale russet color on one earri

An antique Chinese Hand dynasty manner hand carved Jade taotie mask fitting with a loose ring handle. The handle is made in the shape of a taotie mask holding a ring handle. The facial details are fin

Chinese bronze Gu vase, possibly Shang Dynasty, 1766-1046 BC, having a trumpet neck, above a concave body with a band of incised taotie masks divided by the vestiges of four flanges, the whole rising

Chinese Shang dynasty bronze yue axe head. With a wide flattened blade and curved cutting edge. Raised t'ieh design on both sides. The haft is decorated with taotie masks in relief. Pierced with three

A Pair Of Cylindrical Hetian Jade 'Dragon' Incense Holders. Chinese Qing Dynasty. Size:29.5cmx9cm. Weight:1384.1g

Chinese covered bronze zhi vessel; very finely cast with taotie masks in sharp, relief detailing; with low side flanges, and set upon a tall foot; with matching cover; possibly Shang Dynasty; H: 9 1/2

The archaic bronze cast vase is of baluster form with ever rim, body cast with taotie masks in the center, four edges mounted with extruding patterns. Late Shang Dynasty period. Height: 14 1/2 in (36.

Chinese Qing Red Jade Split Bead or Toggle 1.5''. An unusual carved red jade bead with relief taotie archaistic mask motifs. Some scattered slight edge chipping from use with old natural crack on side

Lead Glazed Ceramic Jar With a pair of taotie mask and ring handles applied to the globular body, covered overall in a green glaze. Han Dynasty {Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm)} [Lacking cover, extensive

Green Glazed Han Dynasty Pottery Vase. Decorated in high relief with a frieze of mythical beasts interrupted by a pair of taotie mask handles. {Height: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm)}. Provenance: Property f

A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CARVED JADE SCROLL WEIGHT carved with taotie mask heads and motifs. 10 cm x 4.25 cm.

Reproduction Chinese bronze Ding.8.5 inches by 7 inches by 4.5 inches.Circa 1965.Technically Shang(Dynasty) fangding(vessel) with taotie(zoomorphic mask, described as being frontal, bilaterally symmet