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A large bronze vase (Hu), — A large bronze vase (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty

A large bronze vase (Hu),

A large bronze vase (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty

A monumental bronze ritual vessel (Hu) from the Eastern Han dynasty, displaying the sophisticated metallurgical and artistic techniques of ancient China. Such vessels were used in ceremonial contexts and demonstrate the period's advanced bronze-casting capabilities.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 52

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A large bronze vase (Hu),, A large bronze vase (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty

A monumental bronze ritual vessel (Hu) from the Eastern Han dynasty, displaying the sophisticated metallurgical and artistic techniques of ancient China. Such vessels were used in ceremonial contexts and demonstrate the period's advanced bronze-casting capabilities.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Hu, Metallurgy, Ritual Vessel, Chinese Art, Eastern Han Dynasty, Ceremonial Object, Ancient China