[Gold and silver bird ear pot]
Gold and silver bird ear pot, in the early Warring States Period, is 36.9 cm high, 17.4 cm in diameter, 26.1 cm in abdominal diameter, 13.9 cm in foot diameter, and 5880g in weight
The kettle has a flat and open mouth, a neck, a bird shaped pierced ears, a bulging belly, and a round foot. Animal patterns are carved at the hollow part of the mouth edge, and rope patterns are decorated at the flat edge. The neck is inlaid with gold and silver inlaid with turquoise cloud pattern. The shoulders and abdomen are decorated with flowing cloud patterns and spaced with rope patterns. The circle foot is decorated with shell pattern for one week
This pot has a unique design, fine inlay, lifelike bird shaped ears, simple and smooth cloud patterns, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of bronze ware in the Warring States Period.
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