{"product_id":"tang-double-gourd-bronze-vase","title":"Tang Double-Gourd Bronze Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bronze gourd vase is from the Tang dynasty. The rough, textured inner recess and dark, variable tones inside the square base indicate it was made using a lost-wax casting method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is standard for antique Asian bronzes. The crusty, reddish-brown and yellowish material inside the hollow cavity is remnants of the clay\/sand casting core. Leaving this core material inside the foot or base is highly characteristic of authentic antique bronzes rather than modern, lightweight spun-metal reproductions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bronze vase is in good condition with no major flaws, just wear consistent with its age and use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 5 7\/8 x 2 1\/4 x 2 1\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGR Asian Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592904020191,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4833\/1743\/files\/IMG-2881.png?v=1784747502","url":"https:\/\/tgrasianantiques.com\/products\/tang-double-gourd-bronze-vase","provider":"TGR Asian Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}