A cast bronze bianhu - Han Dynasty

The bottle displaying a garlic headed mouth, a body of flattened oval-section raised on a rectangular foot and loose rings suspended from an animal mask on each shoulder, the surfaces covered with a greenish patina and earthen adhesions (chips). 12 3/4in (32.5cm) wide - Sold for $1,000 plus Premium and tax

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Bonhams. Asian Decorative Art, 3 Mar 2008. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco