Shang Style Bronze Gui with Taotie Masks

A Chinese Gui, bronze ritual food vessel, Shang style with…
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A Chinese Gui, bronze ritual food vessel, Shang style with double Loop handles with pendant Tabs, Ming / Qing Dynasty, cast in low relief with bands of alternating design centred on two sides with a Taotie masks, the deep basin raised on a pedestal foot with prominent handles is called gui, and was used for food offering. Provenance: David Ho label to base, with original receipt. Diameter 11 cm high 8 cm

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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