Liuli vessel “Mythical Beasts”, Han dynasty
Liuli vessel “Mythical Beasts”, Han dynasty
Lot. 38003897/485
Start the . 27 Jun 2025 00:00 AM
Finish. 27 Jun 2026 00:00 AM
Substraction. 360 days - 14 h. - 16 m. - 33 s.
Estimated Value.
Description.
Small circular vessel made in liuli “琉璃” of intense cobalt blue color, with two side handles in the form of mythical beasts facing each other, bixis or dragons, whose heads protrude from the upper rim, with wrathful expression and scaly body. The surfaces have an earthy patina. The base is decorated in relief with vegetal motifs. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) or later.
Height: 9 cm; Width between handles: 15.5 cm. Weight: 705 g