Bronze ritual vessel of the 'gui' type (Eastern Zhou Dynasty (c.1050-771), 9-8th cc. B.C.) was presented by the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908) to Nicholas II for the coronation. This is the splendid example of the Chinese ancient bronze casting. As the bronze was sacred, vessels were placed on the altars or in the tombs with the food ritual offerings to the souls of the ancestors. Up to nine bronze vessels of this type could be buried in one rich tomb. Big quantities of the bronze vessels were the symbol of richness and power of the owners, and should have brought prosperity both in that and in after death life. As well as the other ancient bronzes this one was the symbol of power, richness and longevity in the late dynastic China. That was the reason to present such a vessel to Nicholas II for the coronation.