HAN BRONZE GUI

Listed from Philip Stites Antiques & 20th Century. Price and availability may change; verify details with the dealer.

About

of bulbous ovoid melon ribbed form, flanked by relief molded toatie mask bands, fitted with two rectangular section molded and shaped lateral pierced ears projecting from the jaws of anthropomorphic masks, surmounted by conforming gently domed and similarly ribbed and banded lid, with flaring finial; the whole raised on flaring hollow foot with diapered underside and retaining archeological patination Late Shang Dynasty to Early Western Zhou Dynasty - 11th Century - 771 B.C.E. Overall

Details

Category

Accessories

Type

Decorative Object

Materials

Bronze

Dimensions

9 1/2” deep × 13” wide × 9 1/2” high Download Tearsheet

Dealer

Philip Stites Antiques & 20th Century, Los Angeles

Availability

Available