![CHINESE KANGXI GILT BRONZE FRAGMENT OF CONFUCIAN WARRIOR SCULPTURE: 17th c. bust of General Guan Yu (died 220 AD), General of the Vanguard under Emperor Xian (Han Dynasty), Marquis Zhuangmou, deified in the 6th c. Depicted in decorative armor and helmet, stroking his](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178764021_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
Han Dynasty Bronze
![CHINESE KANGXI GILT BRONZE FRAGMENT OF CONFUCIAN WARRIOR SCULPTURE: 17th c. bust of General Guan Yu (died 220 AD), General of the Vanguard under Emperor Xian (Han Dynasty), Marquis Zhuangmou, deified in the 6th c. Depicted in decorative armor and helmet, stroking his](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178764021_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Chinese Bronze Bianhu, Lidded, Han dynasty, 206BC-220 AD: Bianhu Bronze with lid and handles.Traces of gilt remains China Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 ADH 10 3/4 ( 27cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179861862_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718234647)
![LARGE ARCHAIC BRONZE LIFTING HANDLE POT, HAN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1TH OR 2TH BC.: LARGE ARCHAIC BRONZE LIFTING HANDLE POT, HAN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1TH OR 2TH BC.China. Han dynasty. Circa 7th or 8th BC.Of Circular shape on a tall foot and rising to a Circular rim, two sides with Taotie m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2394/322653/173505514_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1710355462)
![A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: A RARE PAIR OF UNUSUAL COWRIE SHELL AND GILT-BRONZE 'STAG' MAT WEIGHTS, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 207 BC-9 AD. Each with a brown-speckled cowrie shell depicting a deer's body mounted and fitted into](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![AN INSCRIBED SILVERY BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY: AN INSCRIBED SILVERY BRONZE 'TLV' MIRROR, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC-8 AD. Of circular form, crisply cast with a central knob and quatrefoil within a square border, framed by eight nipples in t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING, HAN DYNASTY: A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING, HAN DYNASTY China, 202 BC to 220 AD. The vessel and cover of compressed globular shape with a central bowstring, supported on three lions' mouths legs and with two g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A large bronze vase (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty /: A large bronze vase (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty 東漢 銅壺 Size: Width:7.8” Height:11.4”Condition: Used and aged marks, otherwise in a good condition overall 紐&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2173/332303/179223434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450427)
![Han Dynasty bronze animal head pot: Han Dynasty bronze animal head potH18cmW13cm Weight1159g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![A BRONZE BOWL, XI, HAN DYNASTY: A BRONZE BOWL, XI, HAN DYNASTY China, 202 BC to 220 AD. Boldly cast with a circular base with a subtle shoulder surmounted by an everted rim. The simplistic vessel is covered in a rich, naturally grow](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780982_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A BRONZE ELLIPTICAL BOWL, HE, HAN DYNASTY: A BRONZE ELLIPTICAL BOWL, HE, HAN DYNASTY China, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Of oval form, the rounded sides supported on a flat base and rising to a slightly everted rim. Each of the long sides is c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![Gold and silver inlaid gemstone bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty, china: Diam. 23 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7785/333583/180197526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718460584)
![Chinese Bronze bowl, Han dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Height 7.5 cm x Width 15 cm x Width 15 cm.: Chinese Bronze bowl, Han dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Height 7.5 cm x Width 15 cm x Width 15 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Han Dynasty bronze three-legged pot: Han Dynasty bronze three-legged potH21cmW17.5cm Weight1188g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![A Small Chinese Signed Bronze: very nice form and nice work - was told from the Han Dynasty, but really cannot tell - miniature - just under 3" tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332910/179702892_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717997646)
![Chinese Han Dynasty Silver Plated Gilt Gold Bronze Dragon Head Axe Statue: Chinese Han Dynasty Silver Plated Gilt Gold Bronze Dragon Head Axe StatueDimension:425 x 130(mm)16.73 x 5.12 (inches) Weight: 3.97 lbs/ 1800 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/332203/179161268_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718566840)
![Three Chinese Bronze bowls, Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Largest 7 cm x 10 cm. (3): Three Chinese Bronze bowls, Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Largest 7 cm x 10 cm. (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332662/179451350_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770767)
![Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror - Abstract Mythology: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A cast leaded-bronze mirror of discoid form with a central suspension loop protruding from the center. Surrounding the loop are 8 raised nubbins s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540247_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror w/ Figures: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A cast leaded-bronze mirror of discoid form with a central discoid boss with a transverse suspension hole through the sides. The mirror displays 4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![A BRONZE STORAGE VESSEL AND COVER WITH BIRD-FORM FINIALS, FANGHU, HAN DYNASTY: A BRONZE STORAGE VESSEL AND COVER WITH BIRD-FORM FINIALS, FANGHU, HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC to AD 220. The faceted pear-shaped body raised on a slightly spreading square foot and applied to opposing s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
![A LARGE BRONZE STORAGE VESSEL AND COVER, FANGHU, HAN DYNASTY: A LARGE BRONZE STORAGE VESSEL AND COVER, FANGHU, HAN DYNASTY China, 206 BC to AD 220. The faceted pear-shaped body raised on a slightly spreading square foot and applied to opposing sides with taotie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2748/331488/178780979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716989988)
News about Han Dynasty Bronze
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]