CHINESE HAN DYNASTY FANG HU VASE
Han Dynasty, Ca. BC 202 - AD 220.
A Han Dynasty terracotta Fang Hu vase. This ceremonial wine vessel was used as a burial object. The hu-formed body is painted with brown and black pigments, decorating the piece with floral motifs, geometrical patterns and two mythical beasts, possibly chilongs.
Size: 340mm x 170mm; Weight: 2.3kg
Provenance: Property of an American collector, acquired from the US estate collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
