HAN DYNASTY FANGHU BRONZE RITUAL VESSELS AND COVERS

baluster form, with a square neck with conforming covers the four corners decorated with the neck and head of a bird, each with two circular handles terminating from a mouth of a dragon, with square foot rims; height including covers: 43 cm (16 7/8 in.), height without covers: 37 cm (14 5/8 in.)

CONDITION
The pair appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall patina, discoloration and variation in color. All consistent with age. With no significant issues to report otherwise.

Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827

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