RARE VIETNAM 'DONG SON' BRONZE RITUAL LADLE Circa 1500 -1000 BC. MUSEUM QUALITY

Description

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Title:
Extremely Rare Vietnamese Bronze Ritual Ladle. Dong Son Culture. Circa 1500 to 1000 BC. Museum Quality.
Description:
A highly artistic cast bronze sacred ceremonial and Ritual Ladle. From the Dong Son Culture of northern Vietnam.  Circa. 1500 BC to 1000 BC.
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An important decorative utensil used in connection with a cult of ancestral worship, during a ceremonial rites, formed with a long tapering handle bearing depictions of relief carved inscriptions. Cast with a flat bottom bowl at one end, and a buffalo head at the other. The shaft is decorated with two anthropomorphic figures seated facing each other, holding traditional wind instruments ‘Free Reed Pipes’, used to connect with the deceased in the spiritual afterlife.
Overview:
Dong Son Civilization –
a sophisticated Bronze age Dong Son culture famous for its bronze drum, thrived in the Hong (red) River valley from the sixth century B.C. to the A.D. second century. The people from Dong Son era, also known as ‘Lac Viet’ are regarded as the ancestors of modern Vietnamese. Dong Son is named after a village south of Hanoi where their artifacts were first discovered. Dong Son has been called Southeast Asia’s most distinctive early civilization. The Dong Son survived by hunting, fishing, and growing rice. They were also skilled metal workers, producing a wealth of bronze items, including tools, utensils, vessels, weapons and ornaments. The Dong Son civilization ended when the Chinese invaded the territory of present-day Vietnam in the 2nd century BC.
Data Observation:
Cast in the ancient lost wax method the bronze surface has a rich array of multi-colored verdigris patina. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Origin:
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Vietnam. Dong Son Civilization.
Period:
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1500 BC. to 1000 BC.
Composition:
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Bronze,  w/ Verdigris Patina.
Dimensions:
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Lenght: 11.25 inches (28.58cm).
Observation:
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Museum Quality. Excellent Condition, with minor surface abrasion and imperfections.
Estimate Value:
,500.00 - ,500.00 (USD).
Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.
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NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.
Terms:
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