Antique Brass Gu Vessel, China

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Gu vessels were used to drink wine. The style of this ritual-type vessel is from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. There are some uneven parts around the top rim. I was told from the antique dealer in San Francisco that it is 19^th Century

Item Number: V-0743
Provenance/Origin: China. 19th Century
Composition: Brass
Dimensions: 5.25" tall x 4.25" top diameter x 2.75" bottom rim diameter
Weight: 1 pound
Price: $ 45.00 USD

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