A bronze tianqiuping vase with a garlick neck, China, Han dynasty, 36 cm high, 2352g (restorations)

Certificate from Blue Elephant Oriental Art, Maastricht, undated, stating that the vase dates from the Han dynasty

A similar vase, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, London, 17 May 2023, lot 302

漢代青銅蒜頭口天球瓶 高36厘米 重2352克 已經過修復

A bronze tianqiuping vase with a garlick neck, China, Han dynasty, 36 cm high, 2352g (restorations)

Certificate from Blue Elephant Oriental Art, Maastricht, undated, stating that the vase dates from the Han dynasty

A similar vase, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, London, 17 May 2023, lot 302

漢代青銅蒜頭口天球瓶
高36厘米
重2352克
已經過修復

Overall wear to the surface
Verdigris patina
Some surface scratches
Initial layers visible
Some yellow traces under the base
Some minute chips
Restorations