Lot 562

Han Dynasty Bronze Hu | Garlic Neck, Chain Handle, Animal Mounts

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Han Dynasty Bronze Hu | Garlic Neck, Chain Handle, Animal Mounts

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Current Bid: $500

(1 Bid)

June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty., ca. 200 BCE - 199 CE. A finely cast Chinese bronze vessel of hu form, with a globular body rising to a tall, waisted, garlic-form, neck and fitted with a domed cover. The shoulders are set with ring attachments issuing linked chains that suspend an arched handle terminating in stylized animal-head mounts. Additional ring handles adorn the body, enhancing both function and visual balance. Size: 7.5" Diameter x 12" H (19.1 x 30.5cm).

This piece has been tested for the presence or absence of particular elements via XRF elemental analysis and is consistent with metals of this period.

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2025; ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired between 1985 and 2003

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Item # 202638

  • Condition: Liberal surface deposits that could be cleaned to give it a much more elegant appearance.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 + $1,000