Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm Beautifully soft textured throw in

Beautifully soft textured throw in oyster

complemented by the four cut out sections

Overall height with shade 56cm

they are even better grouped together with other lanterns from our range

produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm Beautifully soft textured throw inThis 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