Antique archaic Chinese ritual bronze wine vessel Hu of spherical form rising to flared neck, the sides cast with three raised horizontal ribs, flanked by taotie – masks with overall deep patina, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD).
Bronze vessels were important symbols of distinction, social status, ownership and wealth.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 27.4 cm (10 ¾ in). Width: 19.7 cm (7 ¾ in)
CONDITION: in good condition considering its age except for some small repair to the foot.
Due to the fact that the market is flooded by reproductions of Chinese antiques we would like to inform our clients that all our artifacts are 100% authentic antiques, not reproductions, and Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. |
