A Fine Repoussé Gold Octagonal Handled Cup,Tang Dynasty

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Dimensions:H 6.2cm(2‑7/16in),Diameter 8cm(3‑1/8in),Weight 119gCondition & Provenance:The gold cup remains complete and structurally intact with no major dents,cracks or modern repairs.The vessel is entirely hand‑formed using traditional repoussé and chasing techniques,all partition panels,beaded borders,fish‑form handle and movable ring retain original ancient craftsmanship without modern re‑chasing or over‑gilding.The exterior eight facet panels are densely decorated with figural scenes,floral scrolls and bird motifs,fine chased lines retain crisp definition;the beaded granulation borders run continuously along rim,panel dividers and foot‑ring with minimal flattening from age‑related wear.The movable suspension ring on the fish‑shaped handle swivels freely.The interior surface bears fine hammered texture,base interior is engraved with a central sun‑scroll medallion motif.Ancient soft surface patina consistent with buried gold artifact is preserved,no modern polishing or harsh cleaning.This important Tang gold vessel originates from a prominent Los Angeles private early‑metalwork collection assembled through the 1980s and 1990s.It has been preserved in unchanged original condition within family holdings for decades and is offered for public auction for the first time.Description:This is an exceptional Tang‑dynasty octagonal gold cup executed in pure gold using sophisticated repoussé and chasing craftsmanship,representing elite gold‑smithing art of the Tang period.The cup features an eight‑faceted lobed body with flared beaded rim,elevated flared foot‑ring and a striking fish‑form handle fitted with a freely‑swinging movable ring.Each vertical facet is framed by raised beaded granulation dividers;individual panels display lively chased compositions including narrative human‑figure scenes,flower‑vine scrolls,phoenix and bird motifs,reflecting multicultural artistic influences of Tang‑era high‑society goldware.The interior retains fine hammer‑worked texture,the base interior is decorated with an engraved radiant sun‑scroll emblem.The fish‑shaped handle with movable ring is a classic decorative feature among Tang luxury drinking vessels.Such solid gold octagonal drinking cups were extremely precious ceremonial and banquet utensils reserved for imperial and noble households.High‑quality intact Tang solid gold vessels of this complexity are exceedingly rare on the global antiquities market.

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