Tripod (Ding)
China, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE), Anyang phase (c. 1250–1046 BCE) · c. 1250–1046 BCE · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Animal images in ritual bronzes served as symbolic messengers of the supernatural realms. Among others, the animal mask called taotie emerged as the most potent symbolic form. The formidable mask emanates a powerful presence with an unforgettable stare. It expresses an overwhelming feeling of mystery, representing a transcendent, supernatural concept in ancient ritual art.
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- Maker
- China, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE), Anyang phase (c. 1250–1046 BCE)
- Date
- c. 1250–1046 BCE
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Overall: 24.5 x 20 cm (9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
- Place of origin
- China
- Held by
- Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · On view · 003 Special Exhibition Hall
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
Image: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0