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THBChinese Han Dynasty Bronze Garlic Head Hu
Lot 76d
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A cast leaded-bronze vase known as a "garlic head" hu, with an elegant and aged presentation resting upon a hollow pedestal foot with a squat and rounded body. The elongated neck has a lobed finial around the circular mouth rim, shaped like a head of garlic- hence the flavorful name for this vessel. This unique form originated during the Warring States period (475 to 221 BCE) for storing wine and the bulbous head remained popular until the Han period. The surface has a wonderful patina of green and blue hues under earthen and mineral encrustations, attesting to the age of this vessel that may have been buried in a tomb to sustain and accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Size: 8" Diameter x 11" H (20.3 cm x 27.9 cm)
For a similar example please see the Nara National Museum Collection Database website, accession number: 1317-254.
Provenance: private California collection, USA, by descent; ex- Alfred E. Stendahl collection, Stendahl Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired prior to 1990
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171967Surface abrasions commensurate with age and exposure, otherwise intact and excellent. Heavy mineral and earthen encrustations throughout as shown, and loose deposits inside. Nice green and blue patina throughout.Condition
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