Large Bronze Flared Top Hu Vase.  China

 

 

This is a traditional ritual vase with a flair on the top.  Dragon handles and plenty of engraved design.  Rare piece.

 

I selected many of these vessels from a reference book of ancient bronzes (Chinese Bronzes by Paul Hamlyn.  1966).  I found a collection of bronze vessels whose craftsmen were meticulous in capturing the era and style.  All of these vessels were handmade in China in the mid-1900s. . . . almost museum quality.

 

For the Serious Collector.

 

This item has SOLD.  Thanks M.H. !!!