Thrifty mystery
January 2, 2011 3:35 PM   Subscribe

Thrift store treasure pot! Probably not, but can anyone tell me what the heck I just bought?

Just had to buy this thing cause it was cheap, heavy, metal and looked old. Fit all my qualifications. I just have no idea what it is. Have a look and give me some guesses, educated or otherwise. Photo 1
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I guess it's probably brass, there is a silver colored metal right where the handle is. Also looks like it was repaired in the handle area, poorly. Can't tell if the silver metal is the repair or if the brass is worn down and this is underneath. Some soldering spots. Can't tell what the designs are either.
posted by WickedPissah to Home & Garden (3 answers total)
 
Best answer: This looks like a reproduction/imitation of a type of ancient Chinese bronze wine vessel, the jue. Here is a bit more.
posted by gudrun at 3:46 PM on January 2, 2011 [2 favorites]


Response by poster: Wow that was crazy fast! And correct, thanks!
posted by WickedPissah at 3:52 PM on January 2, 2011


Best answer: That thing is awesome. When you heat wine in it and drink it and you are imbued with the spirit of a 7th Dynasty warrior, please let us know.
posted by The otter lady at 6:54 PM on January 2, 2011 [4 favorites]


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