A flambé-glazed vase, hu. Qianlong incised six-character sealmark and of the period (1736-95) The wide tapering body ending on a quatrefoil mouth rim and supported on a short straight foot, each main side moulded with a peach-shaped cartouche, the neck...

A large archaic ritual bronze vessel "hu", China, Warring states period (480/475-221 BC) cast with a dense décor of interlaced hooks and scrolls and with tiny bosses, a far reminder of the interlaced "snake-dragon" pattern of the Spring and Autumn period...

A Pair of Large Painted Pottery Vases and Covers (Hu). Han Dynasty Each of well-potted hu form, the globular body encircled by two wide bands of scrollwork in red and white pigment, divided by grooved white borders, the pattern repeated on the tall waisted...

A group of four painted pottery funerary vessels. Han Dynasty Including two cocoon jars, one hu-form jar and one duck-headed bottle, each with painted decoration (chips, surfaces repainted). 15 1/2in (39.5cm) height of tallest jar. Estimate: $800 - 1,200...