{"product_id":"antique-hu-vase-oriental-bronze-flower-pot-display-urn-victorian-c-1880","title":"Antique Hu Vase, Oriental, Bronze, Flower Pot, Display Urn, Victorian, C.1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 25974\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is an antique Hu vase. An Oriental, aged bronze flower pot or display urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFascinating vase crafted in the manner of archaistic examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in pleasingly time-worn condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eQuality bronze presents deep chestnut hues with a cool, tactile finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by ancient Chinese ritual bronzes from the \u003cem\u003eShang\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eZhou\u003c\/em\u003e dynasties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe term \u003cem\u003eHu\u003c\/em\u003e referring to a traditional baluster-form wine vessel used in ceremonial contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSurfaces richly decorated with relief casting, featuring decorative motif and scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDistinctive cockerel mask handles adorn either side of the gently flared neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eThe whole raised upon a tapering circular footer, decorated with relief patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a charming antique Hu vase, popular as decorative objects in grand interiors, particularly during the Aesthetic Movement. This late 19th century example reflects a Western fascination with Chinese antiquities in period. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 20cm (7.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 20cm (7.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 30cm (11.75'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOpening Diameter: 10cm (4'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56995965567349,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/25974-1.jpg?v=1774452293","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-hu-vase-oriental-bronze-flower-pot-display-urn-victorian-c-1880","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}