A Chinese carved jade ornament, probably Shang Dynasty, circa 600-1046 BCE

as the outline of a horned taotie mask, pierced at the forehead, red pigment vestiges
3.3 x 3.8 x 0.9cm deep

Provenance:
By repute originally owned by the Wadmore Family.
James Wadmore (4th October 1782 - 24 December 1853)
Acquired by the current owner in Australia circa 1980