A vessel of fang hu type made of bronze with a thin rust-coloured and malachite patina

Description:

China, Han dynasty
H. 16,8 cm
Small 'taotie'masks on two sides, each with a movable ring. The cover with semicircular handle and relief decoration.
Collection Klaus Nierhoff (1926 - 2011), acquired at Lempertz Köln, 3.6.1991, lot 4 (invoice and description received) - Grün corroded, very slightly chipped