Bronze 壺 (hu) vase, China, Han dynasty, with taotie-shaped handle holding a ring, h. 35 cm, 2702g (restorations) A bronze 壺 (hu) vase, China, Han dynasty, 35 cm high, 2702g (restorations) 漢代青銅壺 高35厘米, 重2702克 已經過修復 General surface wear Traces of verdigris Traces of azurite colour Traces of rust A few stains A few cracks Some deformation of the metal Surface scratches A few dents A few very small holes The rings do not close completely The taotie seems to have been re-cut Restorations Overall wear to the surface Verdigris traces Azurite-colored traces Rust traces Some stains Some splits Some metal deformations Surface scratches Some knocks A few very minute holes The rings do not close entirely The taotie seem reshaped Restorations A collection of antique bronzes