Title: Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel

Medium: Bronze with embossed decoration

Dimensions: 42 cm (Height)

Description:
This remarkable Chinese bronze ritual vessel features embossed decorations that mimic traditional pottery designs, including taotie motifs. As one of the most significant artifacts of the Chinese Bronze Age, ritual bronze vessels were primarily used in religious ceremonies and later interred as funerary offerings in the tombs of the royal family and nobility. Archaeological excavations have uncovered over 200 such pieces in a single burial, highlighting their cultural and ceremonial importance.

The Chinese Bronze Age is believed to have begun during the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE) and reached its peak during the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and early Zhou Dynasties (1045–256 BCE), when intricate bronze craftsmanship flourished.

Condition Report: Excellent preservation with detailed relief work.