Bronze-covered 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel, China, Han dynasty, with taotie-shaped handles holding a movable ring, lid decorated with three stylised birds, h. 30 cm, 2524g (restorations) A similar vessel, dated to the Han dynasty, sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 24 February 2013, lot 5638 A bronze covered 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel, China, Han dynasty, 30 cm high, 2524g (restorations) A similar vessel, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 24 February 2013, lot 5638 漢代青銅蓋扁壺 高30厘米, 重2524克 已經過修復 General surface wear Greenish-grey patina Initial layer visible Some surface scratches Some traces of azurite tint Some green marks on the lid A few nicks Some old chips Extensive restorations Overall wear to the surface Verdigris patina Initial layer visible Some surface scratches Some azurite-colored traces Some green traces to the cover Some nicks Some old chips Important restorations A collection of old bronzes