Vintage brass Chinese ritual wine vase called gu, used to offer libations at as alter. The gu traditionally has a short body, a bulbous middle and a flared base. The trumpet-like mouth is always wider than the base. The body of this piece is decorated with arches and floral patterns and has four flanges that continue on the bulb and the base. Should be Taisho or Early Showa Period.

~ Eina Ahluwalia

Approximate Dimensions - 4.1 inches in height and 4.1 inches in width at it's widest; Weight: 508 grams approx.

Note : These pieces are available with free shipping within India, we do not ship these internationally. Since most of these items are vintage, they are pre-used, pre-loved and beautifully aged. They may have scratches and scuffs, the plating may have worn off and occasionally some missing parts may have been replaced by the original owners. If you’re a regular collector you know how it is.  Eina personally handpicks each item herself so inspite of their imperfections they’re still beautiful as they are. These pieces have been selected as décor pieces and not items of functional use. Please ask us any questions you have and we’ll be happy to answer them for you. We do not offer returns, refunds or exchanges on these items.