Vessel Vietnam, Han-Viet period 1st-3rd century This tripod vessel is often incorrectly referred to as a lian (Vietnamese liễn), meaning one cosmetic jar with a similar shape. In reality it is a vessel for heating Jiuzun wine. In the Han tombs at Lach Trường or Đông Sơn, these vessels stand in the antechamber alongside the wine bowls, the Hu vases, and other objects intended for the presentation of the sacrificial foods. They are cylindrical in shape, have a domed lid and stand on three small ones Feet in the shape of bears and a raised ribbon decor with two handles in the shape of Taotie masks with rings, bronze, height: 26 cm, Ø 24 cm (in good condition) see alsoparison: auction house Cornette de Saint Cyr- Art Tribal- Arts de Asie, auction of November provenance: old collection from Northern Germany