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Chinese Han Dynasty Silver-Decorated Garlic Head Bronze Hu Vase, 3rd Century BC
$15,000
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A gorgeous and striking late Warring States (475 to 221 BC) or early Han Dynasty (221 to 206 BC) cast bronze and silver-decorated garlic head hu vessel.
Of elegant bottle form, with a beautiful rounded body and elongated neck topped by a garlic head mouth, all rising from a squat, splayed foot. A pair of taotie masks with loose ring handles applied at the shoulders.
The most striking feature of this vessel is the use of a contrasting silvered decoration on the neck to create a zigzag pattern, with further use of the technique to highlight on the ridges of the body and foot.
The bronze with a complicated and rich patina of verdigris and cuprite.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 16.5 in. (41.91 cm)Width: 8 in. (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in. (20.32 cm)
- StyleHan (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 3rd Century BC
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Some small dents to the body and expected repairs and patches.
- Seller LocationAustin, TX
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU894717243521
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- Shipping$110 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Austin, TX
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Founded in 2001, Lotus Gallery offers a carefully curated selection of furniture, jewelry, sculpture and works of art spanning millennia, continents and cultures. Although it seeks out beauty in all its forms, they specialize in Asian antiquities, especially Chinese pieces from the Han and Tang dynasties and chinoiserie. Based in Austi...
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