A very fine openwork bronze decorative handle of a chest
Well cast in the shape of a Taotie mask made up out of various animal figures, with a short hook, with deep green patina.
Size: 5cm x 5cm
Style of: Warring States (5th – 3rd century BC), age determination uncertain
Similar, but gilted http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/chinese-works-of-art-n08974/lot.9.html