Bronze Lidded Dui Food Vessel colour-beige and this motif is repeated

and this motif is repeated on the side spandrels in relief and open carving

These ceramic jars are newly made in a rustic style

show flowers

while the lower apron and spandrels around the four sides of each chair feature further carving that adds to the unique

as well as of servants and civil officials

Bronze Lidded Dui Food Vessel colour-beige and this motif is repeatedThis unusual lidded container is a reproduction of an ancient bronze ritual vessel. Bronze and ceramic vessels were produced from as early as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC), used for ritual ceremonies or to be buried in the tombs of the wealthiest members of Chinese society. This particular design is referred to as 'dui' and would have been used for grain or other foods. In an aged, verdigris bronze, it stands on three short legs in the form of