Ancient Chinese Bronze Vase Hu - 42 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze Hu vase from the early Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) with Taotie mask decoration, red ferruginous and green patina, dimensions 42 x 23 x 23 cm, in good condition, provenance from a French private collection, acquired in 2025, authentic/original, missing one ring, certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
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Bronze vase with a reddish patina, Early Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220).
Vase with Taotie mask decoration finished with rings.
Bronze with ferruginous red and green patina
Dimensions 42 x 23 x 23 cm
One ring is missing
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
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Bronze vase with a reddish patina, Early Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220).
Vase with Taotie mask decoration finished with rings.
Bronze with ferruginous red and green patina
Dimensions 42 x 23 x 23 cm
One ring is missing
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Shipping costs include customs duties for international shipments
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.)
Name of object
Vase Hu
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
42 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
23 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
23 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
