Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Motif |
| gptkbp:appearsIn |
Chinese decorative arts
ancient Chinese bronzeware |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
rituals |
| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
prominent eyes
no lower jaw symmetrical face |
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
tao (devour) + tie (ogre/monster)
|
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
gptkb:Shang_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:Zhou_dynasty_art
Chinese ritual bronze vessels Shang dynasty art |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Taotie motif
|
| gptkbp:interpretedBy |
protective symbol
representation of spirits warning against gluttony |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
Ding vessel
Gu vessel Zun vessel |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Dragon
mask motif |
| gptkbp:studiedBy |
archaeologists
art historians |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
mystery
power greed |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:ceramics
bronze vessels jade carvings |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bronze_ritual_vessels
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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