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Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian
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Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique Gu ritual vessel. An Oriental, bronze ceremonial beaker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully weathered offering vessel, with appealing detail and colour

Displays a desirable aged patina, in original time worn order

Tactile bronze with verdigris weathering and brown hues

Hollow opening ideal for use as a distinctive posy vase

Decorated with written characters in relief and mask detail to the centre

Good weight in the hand for paperweight use at 1.622kg (3.575 lb)

This is a fascinating Oriental Gu vessel, with an appealing patina. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Gu Vessel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192945
Dealers Internal Reference
25816
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Description
This is an antique Gu ritual vessel. An Oriental, bronze ceremonial beaker, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully weathered offering vessel, with appealing detail and colour

Displays a desirable aged patina, in original time worn order

fig 1. An antique cast bronze Gu ritual vessel featuring a flared rim, central raised knop, archaic relief carving, and verdigris patinated finish.
fig 1. Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian

Tactile bronze with verdigris weathering and brown hues

Hollow opening ideal for use as a distinctive posy vase

Decorated with written characters in relief and mask detail to the centre

Good weight in the hand for paperweight use at 1.622kg (3.575 lb)

This is a fascinating Oriental Gu vessel, with an appealing patina. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Gu Vessel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192945
Dealers Internal Ref
25816
London Fine Antiques
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An antique cast bronze Gu ritual vessel featuring a flared rim, central raised knop, archaic relief carving, and verdigris patinated finish.
Antique Gu Ritual Vessel, Oriental, Bronze, Ceremonial, Posy Vase, Victorian
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An antique cast bronze Gu ritual vessel featuring a flared rim, central raised knop, archaic relief carving, and verdigris patinated finish.
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FAQs

Ancient Chinese Gu vessels were wine goblets used in ritual ceremonies, characterised by a slender body, flared trumpet rim, and central raised knop, widely reproduced during later periods such as the Qing dynasty and Victorian era.

Traditional Gu vessels are cast in bronze or copper alloy using piece-mould methods, decorated with high-relief archaic patterns such as Taotie masks, and often feature surface verdigris oxidisation.

Identification relies on assessing the heavy cast weight, natural patination or surface oxidisation, crispness of the relief carving, and structural join lines typical of historical bronze casting techniques.

Place the vessel on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf as a standalone sculptural object, allowing its textured metal surface to contrast with clean modern lines.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water which can strip away historic surface patination and green oxidisation.
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