A bronze 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel with a garlic neck, China, Han dynasty, 29 cm high, 2232g (restorations)

A similar vessel, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 3 March 2008, lot 6511

漢代青銅蒜頭口扁壺 高29厘米 重2232克 已經過修復

A bronze 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel with a garlic neck, China, Han dynasty, 29 cm high, 2232g (restorations)

A similar vessel, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 3 March 2008, lot 6511

漢代青銅蒜頭口扁壺
高29厘米
重2232克
已經過修復

Overall wear to the surface
Verdigris and rust patina
Initial layer visible
Some surface scratches
Some nicks
Restorations