VASE (Adapted from the Hu vase of Zhou Dynasty) Information Registration number: BTLS.6030 Material: Bronze Date: In 1839 H: 33 cm Mouth diameter: 20,7 cm W: 18,3 kgTweet Used to contain ritual wine. The jar is rounded, the shoulder is prototyped with 8 dragon-transforming fish on folding patterns background. The lower body is casted with 3 “Taoties” on folding patterns background. There is a choke near the base and a flare at the base. The content of the inscription is: 御製 得人昌失人亡一成一旅猶足以王億兆之多豈無忠良與我固金湯 明命己亥 倣周壺尊 Literal Translation: Made by the Emperor Having talents means success, losing talents means elimination. My dynasty has been established from only a single fortress and a single army. I’m wondering if there are any people among millions to help me stabilize my reign. Minh Mang, Ky Hoi Year Adapted from the Hu jar of Zhou Dynasty The collection of Nguyen dynasty’s antiques