This bold and stylish Chinese shaped hexagonal vessel is heavily cast in solid bronze. It has a very pleasing shape which is enhanced by the pair of decorative ring handle mounts to each side. At the base, there is a flat plane foot and above the lower section is cast with raised carp fish, one fish to each facet. The broad middle section has an assortment of similar raised decorations with exotic birds, shoals of carp, and floating Chinese lanterns. The upper section of the neck is cast with four bands of detailed flower heads. The rim is plain and flat to match the foot. This heavy bronze vessel has a good green/brown patination. This vessel is in good condition. There are a few small holes in the bottom caused by age and wear as shown in the photographs. Chinese, circa 1860Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online. You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner. All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years. Contact detailsEmail: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.comTelephone: 01905 622468Mobile 07929 011224 07720 607007Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk Instagram: robertbelcherantiques Height is 25cm (9.8inches)
Width is 18cm (7.1inches)
Depth is 16cm (6.3inches)