Tang‑Dynasty Bronze‑Gilt‑Remnant Floral‑Lobed Bowl

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Dimensions：Height 5.7 cm (2‑1/4 in), Mouth Diameter 8.6 cm (3‑3/8 in); Tang DynastyCondition & Provenance：This flower‑lobed bronze bowl retains heavy burial‑induced surface alteration across interior and exterior faces, featuring mottled patina blending earthy russet‑orange, muted teal‑green, off‑white encrustation plus scattered pitting and micro‑pinhole corrosion spots all over the metal body; one petal rim bears small historic gold‑kintsugi repair segment done in early period, no modern over‑restoration, no deep penetrating cracks or large missing chunks, original floral lobe contours stay fully intact, bottom base preserves original casting traces alongside uneven burial patination with several tiny casting pinprick marks visible, ancient underground entombment left layered mineral deposits settled within every crevice of the petal folds, surface texture shows genuine age wear rather than artificial distressing. This fine Tang lobed bronze bowl comes from a prominent private ancient Asian metalwork collection based in Boston, Massachusetts; the original owner sourced this artifact directly from a respected Paris‑based ancient‑art gallery back in mid‑1980s, it has stayed inside the same single‑family estate through multiple generations ever since, and this marks its very first time ever being presented onto public auction market.Description：Expertly cast bronze vessel following elegant floral‑petal silhouette typical of high‑end Tang‑dynasty tableware, the whole bowl body is shaped as multi‑lobed blossom, every curved petal section rises gently outward forming soft undulating scalloped rim, wall thickness maintains subtle evenness consistent with Tang bronze‑casting craftsmanship, interior hollow space follows the exact mirrored floral contour of exterior wall, faint residual gilding hints can still be spotted underneath thick burial patina, which tells us this piece was once a gilded luxury daily‑use or ritual drinking/serving container for upper‑class Tang society, the rounded concave base fits steadily on flat surfaces without extra supporting foot, each petal partition flows naturally without rigid mechanical mould lines, the overall form delivers soft, lively organic aesthetic that was wildly fashionable among Tang elite circles, heavy long‑term underground burial transformed most original metallic luster into complex multi‑toned mineral patina, yet the sophisticated casting artistry and graceful floral design language of medieval Chinese Tang culture remain completely readable, it stands as a wonderful tangible example reflecting the advanced metal‑casting technique and open‑minded decorative taste of Tang‑dynasty aristocratic material culture.

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