Liuli vessel “Mythical Beasts”, Han dynasty

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