Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 199

Chinese Ceramic Bird Form Wine Vessel

Estimate: $600 - $900

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, rotund pitcher painted with white pigment, strap handle and flared neck on bird's head, round base, 13-3/4 x 7-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics]

Note: With a description card from TK Asian Antiquities.

Provenance: TK Asian Antiquities (accompanied by receipt dated December 31, 2010 for $8,800); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

loss to pigment, surface accretion, chips and repair to rim, does not stand upright

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