{"product_id":"antieke-miao-rituele-bronzen-kroon-guizhou-19e-eeuw","title":"Antique Miao Ritual Bronze Crown – Guizhou – 19th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Miao ritual bronze crown from Guizhou\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guizhou, Southwest China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miao\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-worked and repoussé bronze\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27 × W 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceremonial headdress \/ ritual crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiao ceremonial metalwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique crown belongs to the ceremonial head ornaments associated with Miao communities of Southwest China, particularly Guizhou. Tall rising elements, suspended ornaments and richly worked relief decoration give the piece its distinctive ceremonial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-worked bronze\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown is made entirely of bronze and formed by hand. The lower band carries worked decorative panels, while the elevated ornaments and hanging pendants create movement and sound when worn or handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatina and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze surface has developed a deep brown to greenish patina with oxidation and wear consistent with long-term use. Surviving pendants and bells reinforce the ceremonial function of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related wear, oxidation, small deformations and surface losses are present, preserving the crown's strong historic and ethnographic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57378130329931,"sku":"405","price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-miao-bronzen-rituele-kroon-guizhou-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1790088467","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-miao-ritual-bronze-crown-guizhou-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}