UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Liulí ‘Beasts’ vessel, Han dynasty
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Lot 366.
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Description.
Made of cobalt blue liuli glass with a dense patina and earthy concretions. The piece has a globular body with two large side handles, masterfully modelled in the shape of mythological beasts with scales and embossed details. The rim is circular, while the base is decorated with a band of stylised waves. Han dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later.
Size: 9 × 9.2 × 15.5 cm
Weight: 696 g
