An ear-shaped bowl 'yü shang' in malachite- and blue patinated bronze

Description:

China, Han dynasty
L. 13 cm
Oval base. Horizontally protruding wings in arch form on the centre broad sides as handles. Green-blue patinated bronze.
Klaus Nierhoff Collection (1926 - 2011), acquired from Nagel, 13 November 1999, lot 2018 (Invoice and description preserved)
Cf. M. Loehr 'Relics of Ancient China' New York, 1965, pl. 95, no. 106 - SIg. H.W. Siegel, Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Köln, Inv. No. F73,12 - Part. corroded