Gold Inlaid Bronze Hu Vase Stool giving a sense of movement

giving a sense of movement and fluidity

This lovely pair of stools are from Shandong in northern China

The classic arch design holds a church pillar candle perfectly

The leather is dyed using natural vegetable extract and tree bark and they are fastened by a wrap round leather tie

These lovely planters are made from recycled iron storage drums

Gold Inlaid Bronze Hu Vase Stool giving a sense of movementThis lovely bronze vase is a reproduction of an ancient Chinese wine vessel known as a 'Hu'. The originals were first produced during the Shang dynasty (1600 1045 BC) for use in religious rituals, or to be placed in the tombs of the wealthy deceased. The shape of this one is typical of the originals excavated from ancient burial sites, with wide body, narrow neck handles at each side. Later versions, produced during the 'Warring States' period (475 to