Emporium Hamburg
Auction 81-83 23-26 Oct 2018
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A magnificent large bronze vase "Fang-Hu"
Of squared section with a long flaring neck and straight rim, supported on a tall spreading foot, entirely inlaid with panels of various types of fine birds and scrolling patterns on leiwen ground. Two beautifully cast handles in the shape of mythical beasts attached at the shoulder and neck.
Height: 40cm, Opening: 16cm x 16cm
Style of: Warring states (5th – 4th century BC) Antiques Analytics states 'produced in the 20th century' (Sample AA 18-08067)
Almost identical) Watson "Ancient Chinese Bronzes", pl.54 a+b. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-chinese-bronze-vase-and-cover-fang-5614697-details.aspx. (in silver): http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/10781/lot/67/
Of squared section with a long flaring neck and straight rim, supported on a tall spreading foot, entirely inlaid with panels of various types of fine birds and scrolling patterns on leiwen ground. Two beautifully cast handles in the shape of mythical beasts attached at the shoulder and neck.
Height: 40cm, Opening: 16cm x 16cm
Style of: Warring states (5th – 4th century BC) Antiques Analytics states 'produced in the 20th century' (Sample AA 18-08067)
Almost identical) Watson "Ancient Chinese Bronzes", pl.54 a+b. http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-chinese-bronze-vase-and-cover-fang-5614697-details.aspx. (in silver): http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/10781/lot/67/