Description:

China, ca. 206-220 CE. A fine bronze Hu (vase) from the Han Period. The hu was a vessel used for holding wine, and came in a number of shapes, all with a bulbous body and narrow opening at the top. This piece has two metal bands encircling the top and bottom, either for decoration or to reinforce the vessel during casting. Two lion mask (taotie) handles grace either side of the piece. The body of the vessel is covered with beautiful wood and textile pseudomorphs, as well as azurite and malachite encrustations. Measures approximately 7 ¼"T x 6"W. Provenance: Ex-Connell collection; ex-Piscopo collection; ex-Allen's Antiquities.All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Intact with azurite and malachite deposits

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $25,000