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Lot 1229
Sale 986 - Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Mar 29, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$2,000 -
3,000
Price Realized
$3,125
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Lot Description
A Bronze 'Garlic Head' Vessel, Bianhu
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
漢 青銅蒜頭扁壺
the body of compressed flask form set over a slightly splayed foot, and rising to a stout neck supporting a mouth in the form of lobed bulb of garlic. The smooth broad sides incised with shallow arching recessed panels flanking narrow sides mounted at each shoulder with well-molded taotie masks above vertical band rings.
the body of compressed flask form set over a slightly splayed foot, and rising to a stout neck supporting a mouth in the form of lobed bulb of garlic. The smooth broad sides incised with shallow arching recessed panels flanking narrow sides mounted at each shoulder with well-molded taotie masks above vertical band rings.
Height 11 in., 28 cm.
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.