Lot 30 A BRONZE AND TURQUOISE CUP, CHINA, HAN DYNASTY, (206 BC– 220 AD)
Reference: ART10010375
An elegant ritual cup crafted in bronze and richly decorated with turquoise inlays. The cylindrical body is finely engraved with a celestial constellation pattern and ancient Chinese characters, reflecting early cosmological symbolism. The surface shows a beautiful natural patina developed over centuries, enhancing the depth of the turquoise dots and the engraved motifs. Height: 15.7 cm
Provenance: Private collection mr. J.K., Switzerland