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Large Chinese Bronze Container, C1880
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Large Chinese Bronze Container, C1880

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Large late 19th century Chinese bronze container,c1880. This is an unusual piece and I am not sure of the purpose. There is a square hole on one side and on the other a metal sliding cover with a removable metal holder with holes along the body, so possibly for tea or hot coals? It has lovely form and shape with a highly stylised carrying handle and nice decorative panels around the body . There are character marks to the base. The metal has taken on good colour/patina and it displays well. Overall condition is good with no obvious issues. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 19cm tall x 19cm wide x 18cm deep, weight 1.8kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Container to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1040285
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Large late 19th century Chinese bronze container,c1880. This is an unusual piece and I am not sure of the purpose. There is a square hole on one side and on the other a metal sliding cover with a removable metal holder with holes along the body, so possibly for tea or hot coals? It has lovely form and shape with a highly stylised carrying handle and nice decorative panels around the body . There are character marks to the base. The metal has taken on good colour/patina and it displays well. Overall condition is good with no obvious issues.
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Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.
Curious Antiques

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 19cm tall x 19cm wide x 18cm deep, weight 1.8kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Container to the 19th Century.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1040285
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I A large antique Chinese bronze container featuring faceted panels, engraved floral and zoomorphic motifs, and an elaborate architectural handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Chinese Bronze Container, C1880

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Curious Antiques
Telephone 07795 237 189
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Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified Since Jun 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 374
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Location: Curious Antiques, Timeline Antiques Centre, Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JR, United Kingdom
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A large antique Chinese bronze container featuring faceted panels, engraved floral and zoomorphic motifs, and an elaborate architectural handle.
Large Chinese Bronze Container, c1880
Ref: SA1040285
A large antique Chinese bronze container featuring faceted panels, engraved floral and zoomorphic motifs, and an elaborate architectural handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vessel
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Qing
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAntique Brass
  • MotifsFaceted body, Engraved floral panels, Stylised architectural handle, Scrollwork borders
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century Chinese bronzes often drew inspiration from ancient ritual vessel forms, combining traditional motifs with practical decorative functions popular during the late Qing dynasty.

These pieces were typically cast using traditional lost-wax or sectional mould techniques, followed by intricate hand-engraving, chiselling, and patination.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age-related patination, hand-tooled surface details, weight commensurate with genuine bronze casting, and construction methods consistent with late 19th-century metalworking.

Display the vessel as a standalone sculptural object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelf to highlight its metallic texture and historical character against neutral contemporary backgrounds.

Preserve antique bronze by keeping it in a stable environment away from excess moisture, dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, and avoiding abrasive metal cleaners or polishes that can damage the historical patina.
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