California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 22, 2019  June 22, 2019

 Lot # 6751 
A GROUP OF FOUR GILT BRONZE MASK AND RING HANDLES    漢 銅鎏金鋪首 大小兩對


  • Dimension: Height: 4 in (10.2 cm) Length: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $600
  • Estimate To: $1200

Comprising of two pairs of large and small mask and ring handles,cast as a taotie with bulging eyes, with the snout formed as a loop supporting a ring. The reverse is applied with a rectangular tab for attachment. There are areas of malachite encrustation to the surface. Han Dynasty period.