19th C. Chinese Qing Wood & Bone Mask, Dragon Headdress
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful rosewood mask with a naturalistic rendering of a deity or emperor, complete with glass eyes, bovine bone teeth, and a headdress decorated with dragon motifs. The man may be a representation of an emperor or even Longwang (Long Wang) the mythical Dragon King. His visage is comprised of a flowing beard and a slightly open mouth with strips of carved bone teeth. His expression is fierce, and his eyes are inlaid with white and black glass, giving this mask a very lifelike appearance. The headdress is intricate with long tassels and foliate motifs. Two dragons flank the sides; both have pointed bone teeth and glass eyes. The surface is polished and smooth, and the verso has a groove for mounting this piece on a wall. A charming piece that is ready to be displayed! Size: 10.5" L x 7.5" W (26.7 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities
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#162655
Condition Report: Surface abrasions and chips to high-pointed areas. Stable fissure across brow and on verso. Chip to left glass eye. Great details and intricate design!
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful rosewood mask with a naturalistic rendering of a deity or emperor, complete with glass eyes, bovine bone teeth, and a headdress decorated with dragon motifs. The man may be a representation of an emperor or even Longwang (Long Wang) the mythical Dragon King. His visage is comprised of a flowing beard and a slightly open mouth with strips of carved bone teeth. His expression is fierce, and his eyes are inlaid with white and black glass, giving this mask a very lifelike appearance. The headdress is intricate with long tassels and foliate motifs. Two dragons flank the sides; both have pointed bone teeth and glass eyes. The surface is polished and smooth, and the verso has a groove for mounting this piece on a wall. A charming piece that is ready to be displayed! Size: 10.5" L x 7.5" W (26.7 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#162655
Condition Report: Surface abrasions and chips to high-pointed areas. Stable fissure across brow and on verso. Chip to left glass eye. Great details and intricate design!
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