Sujet
Archaic bronze vessel (jia) decorated with decoration of three large taotie masks against a ground of leiwen and stylized cicada patterns
Légende
Archaic bronze vessel (jia) decorated with decoration of three large taotie masks against a ground of leiwen and stylized cicada patterns, The taotie or Beast of Greed was used as an embodiment and a warning against the vices of sensuality and avarice. Country of Origin : China. Chinese. Shang Dynasty Anyang Period, 14th 12th century, BC.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/ Private Collection, London
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A27_026
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
29,6Mo (1,7Mo) / 22,0cm x 33,7cm / 2602 x 3976 (300dpi)