A replica of the most treasured piece in the Hunan Museum collection

For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video The story of Min Fanglei, unearthed in 1919 in Taoyuan County, Hunan Province, is one of legend and bittersweet reunion. Shortly after its discovery, the lid and body of this ancient wine vessel were separated. The body changed hands through several rounds of overseas auctions, passing through various foreign antique dealers across Asia, America and Europe. In 2014, after nearly a century of separation, Chinese delegates from the museum, businessmen and collectors successfully negotiated a private sale and returned the vessel to China. Today, we invite you to take a closer look at a replica of this exceptional archaic bronze work. Marvel at the superior craftsmanship and unparalleled provenance that define this iconic masterpiece. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv