A Bronze Taotie loose ring handle, Spring and Autumn period, the head of the beast hollowed out, black marble eyes and eyebrows wide, double horns above, exposed fangs, the animal face with clouds as the base, dragon form corners to the face, pierced nose, the ring decorated with twisted geometric lines; all with a fixing bolt to the reverse, 14.5 cm long In addition to the buyer's premium of 27% (22.5% + VAT) payable on the Hammer Price, this lot is also subject to import VAT at the reduced rate of 5%, payable on the Hammer Price. This indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the European Union. The overall casting process is fine, reflecting the typical style of the Spring and Autumn Period.