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Big Size Ancient Bronze Three Feet Wine Vessel with Full Old Characters
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A Big Size Vintage Bronze Wine Cup Covered with Full Ancient Characters is a fascinating and historically significant artifact, often evoking the grandeur and cultural depth of ancient China. These types of vessels were commonly used in rituals, feasts, and ceremonies, and often served as symbols of status, power, and reverence for ancestors or deities.
The presence of ancient Chinese characters could indicate a royal decree, ancestral dedication, or ritual invocation. The inscriptions could be a passage from classic texts, a ruler's name, or a statement of blessing or protection. Inscriptions on such bronze items were often linked to Confucian or Taoist philosophies, emphasizing virtues like loyalty, honor, and reverence for the past.
Bronze wine vessels were often adorned with taotie (gluttonous monster masks), animal motifs (like dragons or tigers), and geometric designs that held symbolic meanings, representing strength, protection, and power.
Wine was a central part of Chinese religious and social rituals, often served during sacrifices to ancestors or gods. Wine vessels, such as this bronze cup, were crucial to these practices, as they were seen as vessels that communicated with the divine. Large bronze vessels were also symbols of authority and wealth. Owning or using such an artifact could indicate a high rank or royal status, as bronze was a valuable resource and its use was strictly regulated in ancient China. The cup might have been used in ceremonies honoring ancestors, a core practice in Confucianism and other ancient belief systems, symbolizing continuity between the living and the dead.
The Big Size Vintage Bronze Wine Cup Covered with Full Ancient Characters is more than just a drinking vessel; it is a symbol of ancient China’s rich cultural, religious, and artistic traditions. With its intricate inscriptions and possible ceremonial use, this item serves as a testament to the craftsmanship, values, and spiritual beliefs of ancient Chinese societies. It holds immense historical significance, making it a valuable piece for collectors, historians, and museums alike.
Sword details:
Length: 30.5 cm
diameter: 13 cm
Weight: 1300g
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- Dimensions:Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Minor losses.
- Seller Location:景德镇市, CN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8718241430642
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