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Chinese/japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €263     $286
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Chinese/japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.

1900 - 1920
Description

Chinese/Japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type Of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.

In original condition Both sides decorated, still with beautiful original old patination.

No restorations or cracks.

18cm high, 30cm wide.

Circa 1900.

Price: £225,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Bronze Lithophone Chime to the 1900s.

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SA1118873
Description
Chinese/Japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type Of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.

In original condition Both sides decorated, still with beautiful original old patination.

No restorations or cracks.

18cm high, 30cm wide.

Circa 1900.

Price: £225,—

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Antique Bronze Lithophone Chime to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118873
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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For the new collector and the museum director.

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A chevron-shaped cast bronze musical chime featuring geometric relief patterns and a top suspension loop.
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Archive I A chevron-shaped cast bronze musical chime featuring geometric relief patterns and a top suspension loop.

Chinese/japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.

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A chevron-shaped cast bronze musical chime featuring geometric relief patterns and a top suspension loop.
Chinese/Japanese Fine Cast Bronze Type Of Lithophone Musical Qing Triangle.
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A chevron-shaped cast bronze musical chime featuring geometric relief patterns and a top suspension loop.
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  • ObjectMusical Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEast Asian Antique
  • MaterialCast Bronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsChevron form, Key fret pattern, Circular medallions, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

This East Asian antique musical instrument is a cast bronze musical Qing triangle from the Qing period, dating around 1900. It measures 18 cm high and 30 cm wide. The object has a dark bronze finish displaying an original old patination across both sides. The chevron-shaped frame is decorated with intricate geometric relief patterns, key fret work, and circular medallions, complemented by a top suspension loop and linked chain hardware. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, this piece integrates well into an interior displayed on a bookshelf or desktop display stand. The design includes visible wear consistent with its age, while preserving its sound-producing properties.

A qing is an ancient East Asian percussion instrument shaped in an inverted V or chevron angle. Traditionally crafted from stone or cast bronze, these instruments were suspended in frames and struck with wooden beaters during ritual, court, or religious ceremonies.

Historically, lithophones and related metallic chimes were produced using resonant stone such as jade and limestone, or cast copper alloys including bronze. The metal compositions often contained specific ratios of copper, tin, and lead to optimize acoustic resonance and structural longevity.

Authentic period bronze chimes exhibit characteristic signs of hand-casting, such as slight structural asymmetries, surface hand-finishing, and age-consistent surface oxidisation. Genuine pieces display natural patina within recessed geometric relief work rather than applied superficial patinating chemicals.

Suspended objects of this nature can be displayed on bespoke mounting stands, positioned within open shelving units, or placed against neutral background walls to emphasize their geometric silhouette and tactile surface patterning.

Bronze objects should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from high humidity to prevent active corrosion. Dusting with a soft dry brush is recommended, avoiding chemical polishes or abrasive cleansers that strip historical surface patination.
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