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an old metal object with a ring on it

Another significant piece purchased since the 1980s with general acquisition funds exemplifies an important innovation of bronze casting that took place at Eastern Zhou foundries. This tall wine container (hu) exhibits a dense sculptural decoration that is the direct result of the use of master decor stamps, also known as pattern blocks, that facilitated the mold-making process and brought about specialization and mass production to meet the rapid commercialization of the bronze industry

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a large vase with flowers painted on the outside and gold trimmings around it

Antique Japanese tall Satsuma ware vase. Covered in a white crackle glaze and painted with designs of blossoming cherry branches. Extensive raised gold enamel, brightly colored patterns and delicate butterflies. Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 20 1/4″ high x 5 1/4″ wide

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