A cast bronze wine flask, bianhu


Han dynastyOf flattened oval form supported on a spreading rectangular foot, the curve of the front and back walls accentuated by shallow recessed panels that flank taotie mask and loose ring handles on the narrow sides, the taotie masks and a partial ring also applied to the conforming cover (burial inclusions and corrosion). 12 1/4in (31cm) high13 1/2in (34.3cm) wide