Asian Art II - 22nd May 2014
Lot 408
Six Chinese bronze loose ring handles Han dynasty
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £1100
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Description
Six Chinese bronze loose ring handles Han dynasty, each support cast in relief with a taotie mask, and a bronze cylinder, 14.4cm. (8)
Cf. W Watson, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, pl.88a, where a similar 'coffin handle' is illustrated.