This Chinese bronze wine vessel is decorated with Phoenix and Cicada patterns. The original Phoenix Cicada pattern Jue was made in Shang Dynasty (1600 BC - 1046BC). Jue was used as a wine cup during the ancient times. Phoenix and Cicada patterns are both lucky patterns used for various vessels. The original Phoenix & Cicada Jue is now collected in Beijing Poly Museum. Read more about Chinese Ancient Bronze
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