A pair of gilt-bronze Taotie masks fitted with loose ring handles, Han dynasty (206BC - AD220), finely detailed with protruding almond-shaped eyes, the down-turned nose suspending the loose ring, 17.5cm high overall (2) In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union.