Taotie (Ogre Mask)
The Taotie (Ogre Mask) by artist is a stone carving with a tan color. The object is roughly trapezoidal with a flat top and rounded bottom. Two symmetrical designs resembling eyes or mask-like features are carved on the top half. A horizontal line runs across the middle. The surface of the stone is weathered and worn. The background of the image fades from black at the top to white at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 643 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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