{"product_id":"bronze-chinese-planter","title":"Chinese Archaistic Style Bronze Ritual Fang Ding Vessel, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine and imposing Chinese bronze vessel of \u003cstrong\u003efang ding\u003c\/strong\u003e form — the square ritual cauldron shape originating in the celebrated Shang dynasty bronzes of ancient China (c. 1600–1046 BC). Cast in dark patinated bronze, this impressive piece faithfully reproduces the defining decorative vocabulary of China's most revered ritual bronzes in an \u003cstrong\u003earchaistic style\u003c\/strong\u003e. 17cmHx13cmWx12D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the four principal panels bears a boldly modelled \u003cstrong\u003etaotie mask\u003c\/strong\u003e — the mysterious frontal face motif that has fascinated scholars and collectors for centuries.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorner flanges with C-scroll relief, four sturdy cylindrical legs with further taotie ornament, and square loop handles rising from the flat rim complete the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel carries a deep black-green patina of great richness and depth, consistent with quality bronze casting of the Republican or mid-20th century period. A piece of real scholarly presence and decorative authority — equally at home displayed alone or as a planter or vessel for dried flowers and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fang ding (square ritual cauldron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Archaistic — after the Shang dynasty bronze tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taotie masks, leiwen ground, C-scroll flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1920s–1960s (Republic of China \/ mid-20th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with dark patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5cm H × 13cm W x 12cm D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good; rich aged patina throughout; commensurate with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Art Abode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63535230026058,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/4479\/4954\/files\/bronze-tripod-with-original-dried-flowers-on-teal-wall.png?v=1789408124","url":"https:\/\/artabode.co.uk\/products\/bronze-chinese-planter","provider":"Art Abode","version":"1.0","type":"link"}