Pair Zhou Dynasty Style Bronze Fanghu
Wonderfully cast and patinated lidded pair of bronge ornate Fanghu in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 – 221 B.C.) style. Each with handles and supports in the shape of mythical beasts. The loe bellied bodies have low-relief dragon forms in the style of the period. The lids have four small animal mask and a more rudimentary surface design, perhaps a later addition.
(ROND2-787)(PR)
Dimensions: 13" high each Dimensions: Condition Report: Tail of one dragon base broken but retained.
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Wonderfully cast and patinated lidded pair of bronge ornate Fanghu in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 – 221 B.C.) style. Each with handles and supports in the shape of mythical beasts. The loe bellied bodies have low-relief dragon forms in the style of the period. The lids have four small animal mask and a more rudimentary surface design, perhaps a later addition.
(ROND2-787)(PR)
Dimensions: 13" high each Dimensions: Condition Report: Tail of one dragon base broken but retained.