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A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu, — A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu, Han dynasty 漢 青銅雁首壺

A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu,

A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu, Han dynasty 漢 青銅雁首壺

This rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel (hu) from the Han dynasty represents an exceptional example of ancient Chinese metalwork. The zoomorphic form demonstrates the sophisticated casting techniques and symbolic significance of ritual bronze vessels in imperial China.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $100,000 – $150,000

Lot 883

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A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu,, A rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel, hu, Han dynasty 漢 青銅雁首壺

This rare bronze 'goose' wine vessel (hu) from the Han dynasty represents an exceptional example of ancient Chinese metalwork. The zoomorphic form demonstrates the sophisticated casting techniques and symbolic significance of ritual bronze vessels in imperial China.

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

Related themes

Bronze, Han Dynasty, Animal, Decorative Arts, Dark Tones, Cultural Artifact, Goose, Vessel, Ancient, Chinese