Gold Leather Flask, height 18cm, length 14cm, width 9cm, 740g. A wine vessel of the nomadic peoples of the Liao or Tang Dynasty, influenced by Central Plains culture. Solid cast gold, thick and golden. Crafted with hammering and chasing; shaped to imitate a leather pouch with an integrated handle, smooth lines and archaic style suited to nomadic practical needs. Liao or Tang Dynasty (pre-Ming). A physical witness of cultural fusion between nomadic and Central Plains civilizations, of core value for researching metalworking and ethnic exchanges during the Liao-Jin period.