Lot 34. A bronze flask and cover, bianhu, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD); 31.2 cm high (2). Price realised EUR 3,584 (Estimate EUR 1,000 – EUR 1,500) © Bonhams 2025
 

Of flattened oval form raised on a tapered rectangular foot, the sides set with a pair of taotie mask handles suspending loose rings, the domed cover set with three S-shaped hooks.
 

Provenance : Drouot Paris, 27 October 1997, lot 174.

Lot 36. An archaic bronze vase and cover, hu, and a small archaistic bronze vase, zhi, Han Dynasty and Ming Dynasty; 30 cm and 13.5 cm high (3). Price realised EUR 2,816 (Estimate EUR 2.500 – EUR 3,500) © Bonhams 2025
 

The larger vase of rounded body surmounted by a waisted neck, flanked at the shoulders by a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings, the body decorated with a band of archaic motifs, the cover set with three abstract zoomorphic finials; the smaller vase with a pear-shaped body rising from a tall, tapering foot to a slightly waisted neck and flared rim, the neck encircled by a band of mythical animals on a leiwen ground, above a band of cicada lappets.
 

Provenance : The hu : Christie's London, 30 April 1997, lot 147.
The zhi: Schoeni, Hong Kong, 1987.


 

Lot 38. A large green-glazed pottery model of a watchtower, Han Dynasty (206 -220 AD) ; 94 cm high (3). Price realised EUR 1,920 (Estimate EUR 1,000 – EUR 2,000) © Bonhams 2025
 

The tall tower composed of four stacked sections rising from a square basin set with a duck at each corner and various animals to the interior, to a square-sectioned openwork tower base supporting two upper stories with roofs and balconies, overall covered in a deep green glaze.
 

Provenance : Shing Lung Antiques, Hong Kong, 1989.
 

Lot 39. A set of six Chinese pottery stick figures, Han Dynasty (206 -220 AD). The tallest 60 cm high (6). Price realised EUR 2,304 (Estimate EUR 2,000 – EUR 3,000) © Bonhams 2025
 

Each figure standing with feet firmly placed on the ground, with long torsi and legs, naked and without arms, the faces with a serious expression.
 

Provenance : Marco Polo, Hong Kong.

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