Cowrie container
Bronze
Textured surface decorated... Lot 10
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Cowrie container
Bronze
Textured surface decorated with bands and two ring handles with Taotie masks
Dian Kingdom (ca. 279 - 109 ECB)
Height: 27 cm
Note:
Cowrie shells were often used by early Chinese civilisations for currency, decoration, reward, or good-luck amulets.
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