Tang Dynasty The cylindrical vessel rising from a flat base to straight sides slightly flaring outwards towards the top, neatly divided into six horizontal bands by raised ribs, the slightly-domed cover capped by a bud-shaped finial, the metal body partially covered with pale green encrustation, 9cm (3 1/2in) high; and the bronze bottle vase with large oval body surmounted by a long narrow waisted neck flaring at the mouth, 26cm (10 1/4in) high. (3).