{"product_id":"antique-mercury-vessel-on-stand","title":"Antique mercury vessel on stand","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAntique mercury vessel on stand\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare relic of medieval maritime trade, this antique mercury vessel was recovered from shipwreck sites in the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJava Sea \u003c\/span\u003ewhere it lay submerged for centuries before being rediscovered. Hand crafted during the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSong Dynasty period,\u003c\/span\u003e these vessels were originally created for the storage and transportation of mercury - an important material in medicine, metallurgy and early scientific practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe vessel’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esimple, utilitarian shape\u003c\/span\u003e is elevated by its age-worn surface, marked by subtle mineral deposits, irregular colouration and natural imperfections gained through time and immersion. These characteristics are not flaws, but \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eauthentic traces of its journey - \u003c\/span\u003eevidence of human use, maritime trade, and centuries beneath the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented on a minimalist stand, each vessel is transformed into a sculptural object, allowing its form and history to be appreciated from every angle. Its raw, pale clay and archaeological patina give it a quietly powerful presence, making it an arresting focal point in both contemporary and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight - 32cm, Width - 11cm, Depth - 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight - 31cm, Width - 10.5cm, Depth - 10.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight - 33cm, Width - 11cm, Depth - 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight - 32cm, Width - 10.5cm, Depth - 10.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight - 33cm, Width - 11cm, Depth - 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not explore our unique collection of Antique Homewares, please click \u003ca title=\"Homebarn decorative antiques\" href=\"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/collections\/decorative-antiques-1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo keep up-to-date with new product arrivals visit \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homebarn\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e to see all our latest stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a handmade item. Variations in texture, colour and pattern are to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note - our Marlow showroom does not contain our full inventory and therefore some items are not displayed in-store.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Barn","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":49202612273379,"sku":"79238674809992","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":49202612306147,"sku":"79238674942760","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":49202612338915,"sku":"79238675075528","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D","offer_id":49202612371683,"sku":"79238675108296","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E","offer_id":49202612404451,"sku":"79238675241064","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7660\/4643\/files\/Antique_mercury_vessel_on_stand_1.jpg?v=1780947052","url":"https:\/\/livingchictx.com\/products\/antique-mercury-vessel-on-stand","provider":"Living Chic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}