Antique Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Pouring Vessel | Zhou Dynasty Replica

This is a stunning &amp; rare antique Chinese archaic style gold-gilt bronze pouring vessel with a dragon head handle and geometric decorations along the rim.<br><br>This (c. 1900) replica of a Zhou Dynasty gold-gilt-over-bronze pouring vessel (1046-256 B.C.) is in excellent antique condition with a nicely developing verdigris patina. Historically, a vessel of this type would have been used to hold water for washing one's hands &amp; face, but now makes an outstanding Chinese art piece for display.<br><br>The Zhou Dynasty was the 3rd and longest dynasty of ancient China when the some of the most important philosophical schools were developed and flourished; including Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Military Strategy, Yin Yang, and Five Elements.<br><br>DIMENSIONS:6" H x 10" L x 4.5" W