Artwork Description

Medium: Bronze with Relief Decoration
Dimensions: Height: 38 cm
Condition: Good Condition

Description:
A Chinese bronze ritual vessel with intricate relief decoration that mimics the texture of pottery iron. These vessels, part of the esteemed Chinese Bronze Ritual Ensemble, were traditionally used as funerary objects, stored in the tombs of royalty and nobility. Some excavations have uncovered tombs containing over 200 such works, emphasizing their historical and ceremonial significance.

The Chinese Bronze Age is believed to have originated during the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE) and flourished during the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and early Zhou Dynasties (1045–256 BCE). This vessel reflects the artistic and cultural refinement of that period, demonstrating the mastery of bronze craftsmanship in ancient China.

Provenance:
Private Collection

Legal & Shipping Information:
Guaranteed authentic under applicable cultural heritage regulations. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the item. Please inquire for shipping restrictions and international customs details.