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Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China

$9,800

£7,436.01

€8,502.42

CA$13,687.94

A$15,219.13

CHF 7,946.59

MX$185,253.87

NOK 101,395.03

SEK 95,002.29

DKK 63,455.11

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A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China. The bianhu with a flattened oblong body, applied taotie masks, and loose ring handles. The bronze wine vessel set on a high rectangular splayed foot. The sloped shoulders supporting a wide cylindrical neck and mouth that flares slightly outwards. The body of the vessel features curved, recessed panels that follow the curve of the. body, creating a near heart shape. The dark olive colored bronze with an incredible and complex patina of yellow orange cuprite, with small areas of bright green malachite. The underneath of the loose ring handlers with remnants of gilding, indicating the whole vessel may have been originally gilt. Provenance: Private Austin, TX collection, collected in China circa 1910's.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Han (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
206 BC-220 AD
Condition:
Repaired: Two sections distressed and possibly repaired. One to the shoulder, the other to a section of the body just below. Please see photos for details. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Two sections distressed and possibly repaired. One to the shoulder, the other to a section of the body just below. Please see photos for details.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU894727582592

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