Bronze Hu Vase boxes-bowls-and-baskets swirling patterns

swirling patterns

This style of cabinet

The lovely carved detail around the apron is created by hand

which is meant as an example only

The price shown is for a single horse

Bronze Hu Vase boxes-bowls-and-baskets swirling patternsThis cast bronze vase is a reproduction of a 'hu' wine vessel. The originals dated from as far back as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC) and were thought to be used in rituals, placed in the grave an ancestor to ensure a good relationship with the ancestor's spirit. The wide body, narrow neck and ring handles at the sides were common to this type of piece and the vases are etched with ancient Chinese calligraphy. Note that each vase is individually