Bronze 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel with garlic clove-shaped neck, China, Han dynasty, with two taotie-shaped handles holding a movable ring, h. 29 cm, 2232g (restorations) A similar vessel, dated to the Han dynasty, sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 3 March 2008, lot 6511 A bronze 扁壺 (bianhu) wine vessel with a garlic neck, China, Han dynasty, 29 cm high, 2232g (restorations) A similar vessel, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, San Francisco, 3 March 2008, lot 6511 漢代青銅蒜頭口扁壺 高29厘米 重2232克 已經過修復 General surface wear Greenish-grey and rusty patina Visible initial layer Some surface scratches Some nicks 1 handle stuck to the container, the other movable Restorations Overall wear to the surface Verdigris and rust patina Initial layer visible Some surface scratches Some nicks Restorations A collection of antique bronzes