What was the purpose of the bronze gui?

Bronze gui (Chinese, Zhou Dynasty, 1100-1000 BCE). It includes an inscription inside depicting conquest and success of the Zhou over the Shang Dynasty. A bronze gui was a ritual vessel used for the purpose of inscribing recorded evnts that could be relayed to Chinese ancestral spirits through food offerings.

What was the importance of bronzes in ancient China?

The ownership of bronzes was looked upon as a status symbol. When compared to bronzes in other parts of the world, the Chinese bronzes distinguished themselves for their inscriptions which are revered as an important reference point in the Chinese history of calligraphy.

What are the different types of bronze ware?

Ancient Chinese bronze ware fall into three category’s: ritual vessels, weapons, and then miscellaneous objects. Ritual vessels are genrally those objects employed and used by aristocrats in sacrificial ceremonies or presented before guests. Many are deeply religious and have shamanist uncharacteristic’s to them.

Who are the appraisers for the Antiques Roadshow?

Category: Glass Value: $8,000 Auction – $12,000 Auction Appraised by: Joel Bohy Value: $350 Auction Appraised by: Gloria Lieberman Value: $5,000 Retail – $7,500 Retail Appraised by: Katy Kane Value: $45,000 Retail Appraised by: Debra Force Value: $30,000 Auction – $40,000 Auction Appraised by: David Rago Value: $8,000 Retail – $10,000 Retail

What kind of appraisal do I do for Chinese art?

I personally have extensively studied and have completed many appraisals of Chinese arts (especially painting and calligraphy, Buddhist sculpture, bronzes, and ceramics) and have experience with appraising decorative arts of Southeast Asia and Buddhist art of all of Asia.

Where can I get an appraisal for ivory?

The Appraisal Foundation has produced brochures for the public on what proper appraisals should include and how to find a competent appraiser. You can download them HERE If you have ivory or other objects made of endangered species materials you want to sell, please take a look at my BLOG posts on the subject.

When did Patricia Graham start appraising Asian art?

I have been active as an independent consultant and appraiser of Asian art since 1993, working throughout the USA and Canada for private collectors, attorneys, estate executors, corporate collections, foundations, insurance companies, auction houses, universities, and museums.