A cast bronze cylindrical box and cover


Han dynastyFormed with a flat base, an extruding flange on the wall with circular opening repeated in the raised boss finial on the conforming cover, both sections showing traces of gilt line decoration beneath the burial adhesions (corrosion, losses, repairs).2 3/8in (6cm) height overall
|ProvenanceT. Z. Shiota Gallery, San Francisco (according to typed paper label affixed to Japanese wood storage box)