Ancient Chinese Grand Fang Hu bronze vase - Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,300 - € 2,800
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Han dynasty bronze ritual wine vase, a rare square-based fang hu with taotie-masked ring handles, 28.4 cm high and 17.5 cm wide, in good condition and with provenance from a French collection dating back to 1970 and legally sold from France in 2023.
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Rare vase, a ritual wine vessel in bronze from the Han dynasty.
Ritual fang hu wine vessel with a quadrangular baluster shape on a square foot, decorated on two of its faces with ring-shaped handles held by taotie masks.
Flared body with four sides, pedestal foot, and loop handles. This magnificent vase was used for wine during ritual occasions.
The Han dynasty, which reigned from 202 BC to AD 220, brought great prosperity and stability to China, ruling over a golden age of classical Chinese civilization during which China experienced major advances, including the widespread development of a monetary economy, the invention of paper, and numerous progress in decorative arts.
Excellent condition, beautiful patina - presence of an old label.
Height 28.4 cm - Width 17.5 cm
Provenance: From an old French collection of Asian art formed in the 1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRare vase, a ritual wine vessel in bronze from the Han dynasty.
Ritual fang hu wine vessel with a quadrangular baluster shape on a square foot, decorated on two of its faces with ring-shaped handles held by taotie masks.
Flared body with four sides, pedestal foot, and loop handles. This magnificent vase was used for wine during ritual occasions.
The Han dynasty, which reigned from 202 BC to AD 220, brought great prosperity and stability to China, ruling over a golden age of classical Chinese civilization during which China experienced major advances, including the widespread development of a monetary economy, the invention of paper, and numerous progress in decorative arts.
Excellent condition, beautiful patina - presence of an old label.
Height 28.4 cm - Width 17.5 cm
Provenance: From an old French collection of Asian art formed in the 1970s.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
Dynastie Han (206 av. J.-C. / 220 apr. J.-C.)
Name of object
Grand Fang Hu bronze vase - Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
