Mask used as currency

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 4035
Type: money and coins; metalwork
Date of production:
4th–3rd centuries BC
Easter Zhou dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: bequest of Zoltán Felvinczi Takács
Materials: bronze
Dimensions: height: 4 cm
width: 3 cm
Oval face with two wide cheekbones. It features a low brow, elongated eyes, a wide, flat nose, and an open mouth. Traces of wear can be seen on the surface of the nose and cheeks.