Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Asian Auction

Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 93

Chinese Archaic Bronze Fanghu Vessel

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

possibly Han dynasty, square sectioned baluster form, taotie mask handles, supported on a tall flared foot, 13-5/8 x 10-1/2 in.

Provenance: K. Watanabe, Tokyo, Japan, purchased October 2, 1949; Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family

Condition

attractive surface patina with spots of verdigris, lacking cover, repair at baluster edge, small patch near rim, possible repairs along base interior

Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.