Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm complemented by the four cut

complemented by the four cut out sections

Beautifully soft textured throw in oyster

these lovely handblown vases would make beautiful ornaments or flower vases

produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou

Overall height with shade 56cm

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm complemented by the four cutThis unusual item is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese bronze H wine vessel. Cast in bronze and inlaid with gold, the finish is a lovely, antiqued verdigris. Vessels like this one were produced in China as long ago as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC), used either for storing and poring wine in ritual ceremonies or to be buried in the tombs of the highest ranking and wealthiest members of society. The 'H' a large, lidded, teapot like vessel with