Ming Dynasty Pottery Roof Tile End Fragment with Taotie Mask ewer suggesting his role as a

suggesting his role as a merchant or attendant within a larger ceremonial procession

4cm (excluding the modern stand)

Exceptional forged iron phallic fetish associated with Legba

honey-brown rattan bindings that firmly anchor the blade in place

Ming Dynasty Pottery Roof Tile End Fragment with Taotie Mask ewer suggesting his role as aMing Dynasty, c. 15501644 AD, China A fascinating unglazed circular high fired earthenware roof tile end, known as a wadang, with its tubular extension now partially lost to time. Formed from a light grey fabric with fine white inclusions, the piece exhibits excellent preservation of detail and craftsmanship. The flat front is decorated in high relief with a ferocious taotie mask a stylized monster face featuring bulging eyes beneath pronounced brows,