Vintage Small Chinese Archaistic Bronze Gu Vase

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A small vintage Chinese bronze Gu-form vase/beaker decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the Shang … Read more A small vintage Chinese bronze Gu-form vase/beaker decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th Century BC-221 BC), archaistic and elegant style, a typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration, holding flower or incense, displayed with a hardwood base, in overall good condition with some surface wear, color variations, finish flaking and minor cast imperfections
3 1/4 in. wide, 6 1/4 in. (16 cm) high, 7 1/8 in. (18 cm) high (with base)

*A Gu is a type of ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (i.e. 1600–221 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. Gu is tall and slender, with a slightly flared base that tapers to a slim center section before widening again into a trumpet-like mouth, wider than the base. Its surface is often decorated with Taotie. See less