Bronze tianqiuping vase with garlic clove-shaped neck, China, Han dynasty, h. 36 cm, 2352g (restorations) Certificate from Blue Elephant Oriental Art, Maastricht, undated, stating that the vase dates from the Han dynasty A similar vase, dated to the Han dynasty, sold at Bonhams, London, 17 May 2023, lot 302 A bronze tianqiuping vase with a garlick neck, China, Han dynasty, 36 cm high, 2352g (restorations) Certificate from Blue Elephant Oriental Art, Maastricht, undated, stating that the vase dates from the Han dynasty A similar vase, dating from the Han dynasty, was sold at Bonhams, London, 17 May 2023, lot 302 漢代青銅蒜頭口天球瓶 高36厘米 重2352克 已經過修復 General surface wear Greenish-grey patina Some surface scratches Visible initial layer A few yellow marks under the base A few small chips Restorations Overall wear to the surface Verdigris patina Some surface scratches Initial layers visible Some yellow traces under the base Some minute chips Restorations A collection of antique bronzes