Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Bowl
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Bowl
Item Number: 10225
$1,650.00
Period: | Han Dynasty, Circa 206 BCE – 220 CE |
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Dimensions: | d = 11", h = 4 3/4" |
Material: | Bronze |
Condition: | Excellent except for two stress cracks in the bottom of the bowl which go two thirds of the way to the rim. This is common for fine 2000 or more year old bronze such as this. Also some typical old bronze pitting |
Region: | China |
Provenance: | Present owner procured it in the 1980's from an old English collection |
Description
An incredible Han Dynasty bronze bowl. This wonderful modern looking vessel with simple clean lines has a jade-like patina. Deep green and constant all over. We've rarely even a seen a patina this beautiful.