An Archaic Bronze Vessel, Hu

WARRING STATE PERIOD (475 - 221 B.C.)

戰國青銅鋪首活環耳三角雲紋壺
having a large globular body cast over a slightly inwardly tapering foot, and rising to an even mouth. The body cast with three sets of bowstring bands separating delicately cast zoomorphic scroll bands , flanked at the upper set with relief animal masks suspending loop handles. The vessel mottled with malachite encrustations and grey patina.

Height 12 in., 30.5 cm.

Property from a Private Northeastern Collection

Acquired from a Private German Collection

Acquired prior to 2000

Weight 5 lb.

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Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art

An Archaic Bronze Vessel, Hu

Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art

An Archaic Bronze Vessel, Hu

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