Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm produced near the cities of

produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou

A beautiful piece in highly original condition

This pair of wooden window panels would be a great way to add interest to a wall

Overall height with shade 56cm

The interior has a single removable shelf at the bottom and a wooden hanging rail

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel colour-light-elm produced near the cities ofThis 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