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PROPERTY FROM THE RUTH
AND RICHARD DICKES COLLECTION
615
TWO BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSELS, FANGHU
Han dynasty
Each of square-sectioned baluster form, two sides fitted with opposing
taotie mask handles suspending loose rings, the truncated pyramidal
cover set with four upright S-shaped tabs, all supported on a tall
splayed foot ring, the shiny pale gold surfaces covered with earth and
green malachite encrustation.
The taller 14 1/2in (36.8cm) high (4).
$6,000 - 8,000
漢 銅鋪首啣環耳方壺兩件
Provenance:
Ruth and Richard Dickes
Acquired in New York City, 2
November 1999
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