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A Chinese Brass or Gilt-bronze Stem Cup (Chalice), a style of drinking vessel that traditionally originated in China.
Features a wide, rounded bowl set upon a flared pedestal foot, historically utilized as a ceremonial wine cup.
The exterior is meticulously detailed with traditional hand-engraved or embossed floral motif and scroll patterns.
This shape became exceptionally prominent during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), heavily influenced by the luxury metalwork imported via the Silk Road. Similar styles continued to be crafted through the late Qing Dynasty and into the 20th century as decorative brassware.
