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China, from the pagoda at Xiuding Si (Xiuding Temple) at Mount Qingliang, near Anyang, Henan province

Architectural Brick with Ogre Mask

Tang dynasty (A.D. 618–907), probably second half of 8th century
Molded terracotta with traces of slip pigment
36.2 × 11.4 cm (14.3 × 4.5 in)

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