Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze Made from solid elm wood

Made from solid elm wood with a rattan seat

also rounded

delicate carved lattice work in a floral pattern

Our black lacquer wardrobe is a reproduction of the 'square cornered'

armrests and footrests to show the paler wood underneath

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hé Vessel finish-glaze Made from solid elm woodThis unusual item is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese bronze H wine vessel. Cast in bronze and inlaid with gold, the finish is a lovely, antiqued verdigris. Vessels like this one were produced in China as long ago as the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC), used either for storing and poring wine in ritual ceremonies or to be buried in the tombs of the highest ranking and wealthiest members of society. The 'H' a large, lidded, teapot like vessel with