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Large Chinese Archaic Bronze Ritualistic Food Bowl,c1780
Curious Antiques
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Large Chinese Archaic Bronze Ritualistic Food Bowl,c1780

18th century
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A fine and rare large 18th century Chinese bronze bowl, c1780. Most probably a ritualistic food vessel used for making offerings of grain and vegetables this is a rare survivor. The bowl is heavy (2.6kg) and deep , beautifully cast and decorated with scrolling archaistic dragons and stylised foo dog handles. It has character marks on the inside of the base. Overall condition is good and in line with age and use. There are very small chips to the rim and base and signs of rubbing and use, all minor and exactly as you would expect from an old example. 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: 13cm tall x 27cm wide (handle to handle) x 18cm deep, weight 2.6kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Archaic Bronze Bowl to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192825
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A fine and rare large 18th century Chinese bronze bowl, c1780.
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Most probably a ritualistic food vessel used for making offerings of grain and vegetables this is a rare survivor.
Curious Antiques

The bowl is heavy (2.6kg) and deep , beautifully cast and decorated with scrolling archaistic dragons and stylised foo dog handles. It has character marks on the inside of the base. Overall condition is good and in line with age and use. There are very small chips to the rim and base and signs of rubbing and use, all minor and exactly as you would expect from an old example. 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: 13cm tall x 27cm wide (handle to handle) x 18cm deep, weight 2.6kg.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Chinese Archaic Bronze Bowl to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192825
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A cast bronze ritual food vessel with two loop handles topped with beast heads, featuring relief carvings and a raised circular base.
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Archive I A cast bronze ritual food vessel with two loop handles topped with beast heads, featuring relief carvings and a raised circular base.

Large Chinese Archaic Bronze Ritualistic Food Bowl,c1780

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A cast bronze ritual food vessel with two loop handles topped with beast heads, featuring relief carvings and a raised circular base.
Large Chinese Archaic Bronze Ritualistic Food Bowl,c1780
Ref: SA1192825
A cast bronze ritual food vessel with two loop handles topped with beast heads, featuring relief carvings and a raised circular base.
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FAQs

A Chinese archaic ritual bronze vessel is a cast metal container, such as a gui, originally developed during the Shang and Zhou dynasties for ceremonial food offerings. Later dynasties, particularly the Qing, reproduced these classical forms in an archaistic style for display and scholars studio decoration.

Traditional Chinese bronze vessels were produced using piece-mould or lost-wax casting techniques. Artisans carved intricate relief designs, such as taotie patterns and stylized beasts, directly into the mould sections before pouring molten copper alloys.

Authentic pieces display natural surface oxidisation, age-appropriate patination, and defined casting lines consistent with historic metallurgy. The relief carving exhibits crisp craftsmanship, and the metal shows varied tonal wear where handled over time.

An archaic bronze vessel serves as a sophisticated focal object on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf. Combining the dark metalwork with contemporary ceramics or muted backdrops highlights its historical texture.

Antique bronzes should be dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Chemical polished and abrasive solvents must be avoided, as preserving the natural aged surface patina and surface oxidisation is essential for historical integrity.
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