Asian ritual mask - Stone - China - Unknown
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Stone ritual mask from China, titled Masque rituel asiatique, measuring 23 cm high and 19 cm wide, weighing 946 g, with unknown dynastic style, provenance private collection, in good condition and genuinely original, including a wrought-iron base for display.
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Decorative or ritual mask carved in stone, recalling depictions of furious deities such as Mahakala or Bhairava in Himalayan art (Nepal) or the styles of archaic or Neolithic art, like animal or demonic masks of the Hongshan type or Southeast Asian tribal art objects (Nusantara)
Height (without base): 23 cm - Width: 19 cm
Weight (without base): 946 grams
Very rare piece for a collector (ancient civilizations and cultures); base in wrought iron provided for display in a cabinet of curiosities
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Ferocious expression with large round eyes, a pronounced nose, and a slightly open mouth revealing fangs, with ears pierced or curled into volutes.
Relief motifs on the forehead and stylized circular structures at ear level.
Mineral-like appearance with a granular patina and clear signs of wear. Hard stone calcified with time, of a greenish color (serpentine, jade, nephrite ???)
A small suspension hole is visible at the top of the skull, suggesting use as an amulet or ritual ornament.
Decorative or ritual mask carved in stone, recalling depictions of furious deities such as Mahakala or Bhairava in Himalayan art (Nepal) or the styles of archaic or Neolithic art, like animal or demonic masks of the Hongshan type or Southeast Asian tribal art objects (Nusantara)
Height (without base): 23 cm - Width: 19 cm
Weight (without base): 946 grams
Very rare piece for a collector (ancient civilizations and cultures); base in wrought iron provided for display in a cabinet of curiosities
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Ferocious expression with large round eyes, a pronounced nose, and a slightly open mouth revealing fangs, with ears pierced or curled into volutes.
Relief motifs on the forehead and stylized circular structures at ear level.
Mineral-like appearance with a granular patina and clear signs of wear. Hard stone calcified with time, of a greenish color (serpentine, jade, nephrite ???)
A small suspension hole is visible at the top of the skull, suggesting use as an amulet or ritual ornament.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Unknown
Country of Origin
China
Material
Stone
Height
23 cm
Width
19 cm
Title of artwork
Asian ritual mask
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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