Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze These large brushes with red

These large brushes with red stone handles are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy

Machine woven in Turkey

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armrests and footrests to show the paler wood underneath

delicate carved lattice work in a floral pattern

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze These large brushes with redThis 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