Two Pieces of Chinese Bronze, Han Dynasty

Two Taotie mask examples, a buckle and a handle meant to hold a ring (missing). both Han Dynasty.Dimensions:2 3/4" x 2 1/4" and 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".

**Originally Listed At $2500** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, 206 BCE to 220 CE. An elegant, pear shaped hu vessel, the iconographic program of this piece comes to life with two taotie masks that are

Two Chinese bronze mirrors, Han Dynasty or later, one with the central knop surrounded by mythical beasts, 13.3cm diameter and the other a 'birds and flowers' octafoil mirror, 11cm diameter, in fabric

D: 4.6cm, Weight: 27g; D: 4.2cm, Weight: 21g 漢 青銅大元通寶兩枚 直徑4.6厘米，重27克；直&#24

Group of 16 early Chinese bronze pieces including one Han Dynasty "L" pattern ax head, one blade, and numerous horse fittings and other small ornaments and decorations.Provenance: Japanese c

attributed to Han dynasty, comprising: four sided vessel with lid, two taotie mask handles on sides, lid with four hooks, 16-1/2 x 9 in.; rounded vessel with three bands, four taotie mask handles, lid

attributed to Han dynasty, comprising: pear shaped vessel with garlic bulb head, raised band on neck, 15-1/2 x 9 in.; pear shaped vessel with garlic bulb head, 11-1/2 x 8-1/4 in. [Asian

Together with a Chinese bronze bell, Han Dynasty. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dr. Andrew and Ziva Dahl. Vases 4 1/2"h and 5 1/2"h Vases - Ancient Resource Glendale CA, from the collect

The sword is of typical tapering form. The handle is decorated with two raised ribs leading to a circular pommel. Length: 48 cm. PROVENANCE Private collection, Germany

CHINESE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE AND GOLD PLASTERED VASE WITH FIRST TWO EARS; H. 32 cm. Weight 4020 gram.

Chinese Han Dynasty bronze Fanghu vase, having two handles depicting beast heads holding free hands. PROVENANCE: From the Tung Family Collection, Austin, Texas. 14"H, Circa - 202 BC - 220AD

Resting on three feet, the body and lid with stylized bosses, with two looped handles, the lid with three looped handles and loose handle in center. 8" H x 10" W. Verdigris finish consistent with age.

DESCRIPTION: Ancient Han period sculpture depicting a prancing, neighing horse composed of a thin sheet of bronze. Piece represents the short, stocky steppe ponies typical of China. Piece was original

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An impressive sword, cast in a single piece, with a long, straight blade with a raised, linear ridge down its center. It has a very shallow, short

A mirror, a fragment of a mirror, two decorative elements, what appears to be a dagger handle terminal and a small halberd blade.Dimensions:From 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" to 11" x 5".

HAN DYNASTY BRONZE HU VASEArchaic Chinese Han Dynasty, bronze hu-form vase; the rounded body with three raised borders, with two mask handles each pending a loose ring, and set on a short foot; H: 9 1

Lot 215 Four Chinese Bronze Vessels and Covers, Fanghu (Han Dynasty) comprising: a small pair and two larger examples height (largest): 17 inches width (largest): 7 inches Provenance: From the Priva

Chinese Han Dynasty bronze ding vessel, globular form on tripod legs with two upright handles and a domed cover with three loop handles. Appx 7 1/4"h x 7 1/2"d

A Chinese bronze 'Dragon and Phoenix' mirror, Han dynasty, cast in the form of a circular shape, surrounded with two dragons alternating with two phoenixes against a background of whorl patterns, 12cm

A choice Chinese bronze mechanism for a crossbow, Han Dynasty, c. 206 BC - AD 220, well-preserved with the two rivets still in place. 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 in (4.4 x 4.7 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Boston priva

Superb and heavy casting of a two piece censer of Shaolou riding on horseback with beautiful patina and excellent details. 9 x 8.5 inches. Qing Dynasty.

Lot 214 Pair of Chinese Bronze Fanghu Form Vessels and Covers (Han Dynasty) each flanked with two taotie mask and loose ring handles height (each): 15 3/4 inches width (each): 8 inches Provenance: F

Antique Chinese, probably Han dynasty, bronze vase; of hu form, with two relief mask handles pending ring handles; H: 8 1/4"; fine fitted hardwood stand

Chinese Han Dynasty Archaic Bronze Vase Circa 100 A.D. Double Handle Two handles with a Dragon Mount Approx 14.5" H x 8.5" L x 8.5" W Condition consistent with age and wear in Overall Good Condition O