Gold Inlaid Bronze Hu Vase Stool precious woods and figs

precious woods and figs

The classic arch design holds a church pillar candle perfectly

These large square sided buckets come from Shanxi province

This particular warm elm table is larger than the original kang tables to make it more practical as a contemporary coffee table

The body is raised and etched with six faces

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hu Vase Stool precious woods and figsThis lovely bronze vase is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese wine vessel known as a 'Hu'. The originals were first produced during the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC) for use in religious rituals, or to be placed in the tombs of the wealthy deceased. The shape of this one is typical of the originals excavated from ancient burial sites, with wide body, narrow neck handles at each side. Later versions, produced during the 'Warring States' period (475 to