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Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg
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Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

19th century
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Large Late 19th-Century Chinese High-Relief Copper-Alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-Dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Imposing Scale & Presence: Standing at an impressive 41 cm in height and carrying a substantial, heavy-duty weight of 5.30 kg, this statement piece commands attention and delivers immense visual drama for any gallery or interior setting.

Masterful High-Relief Imagery: The body is meticulously cast and hand-chased with a dynamic procession of Daoist immortals, each figure rendered with intricate facial expressions, flowing robes, and individualized attributes amidst swirling celestial cloud motifs.

Refined Accoutrements: The upper neck is framed by elegantly curved prunus-form loop handles and stylized floral bands, showcasing the meticulous artisanal ambition characteristic of high-end late Qing export metalwork.

The Exceptional Base Mark: The underside reveals a deeply cast, highly detailed apocryphal six-character Xuande reign mark (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi), dramatically framed by a powerful, high-relief border of twin dragons chasing the flaming pearl.

Materiality & Finish: Cast in a high-grade copper-alloy (frequently cataloged in the trade as art bronze), the metal exhibits a brilliant, warm golden-yellow flash and a rich historical patina.

Condition Report

Overall Status: Structurally solid and visually stunning, presenting strong decorative appeal.

Noted Flaws: To ensure absolute transparency for collectors, please note a historical repair/mending along the top flared rim (which remains structurally stable and water-tight) as well as a hairline stress crack as detailed in the accompanying photographs. These historic notes are fully reflected in the presentation.

Origin: China (Export Market)

Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)

Height: 41 cm

Weight: 5.30 kg

Composition: High-zinc copper-alloy / art bronze

Markings: Apocryphal six-character Xuande mark with twin-dragon surround

Provenance: Private UK Collection - Green Label

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Brass Baluster Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1230144
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Large Late 19th-Century Chinese High-Relief Copper-Alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-Dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg
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Imposing Scale & Presence: Standing at an impressive 41 cm in height and carrying a substantial, heavy-duty weight of 5.
Sandbanks Antiques

30 kg, this statement piece commands attention and delivers immense visual drama for any gallery or interior setting.

fig 1. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 1. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Masterful High-Relief Imagery: The body is meticulously cast and hand-chased with a dynamic procession of Daoist immortals, each figure rendered with intricate facial expressions, flowing robes, and individualized attributes amidst swirling celestial cloud motifs.

fig 2. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 2. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Refined Accoutrements: The upper neck is framed by elegantly curved prunus-form loop handles and stylized floral bands, showcasing the meticulous artisanal ambition characteristic of high-end late Qing export metalwork.

fig 3. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 3. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

The Exceptional Base Mark: The underside reveals a deeply cast, highly detailed apocryphal six-character Xuande reign mark (Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi), dramatically framed by a powerful, high-relief border of twin dragons chasing the flaming pearl.

fig 4. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 4. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Materiality & Finish: Cast in a high-grade copper-alloy (frequently cataloged in the trade as art bronze), the metal exhibits a brilliant, warm golden-yellow flash and a rich historical patina.

Condition Report

fig 5. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 5. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Overall Status: Structurally solid and visually stunning, presenting strong decorative appeal.

Noted Flaws: To ensure absolute transparency for collectors, please note a historical repair/mending along the top flared rim (which remains structurally stable and water-tight) as well as a hairline stress crack as detailed in the accompanying photographs. These historic notes are fully reflected in the presentation.

fig 6. A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
fig 6. Large Late 19th-century Chinese High-relief Copper-alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg

Origin: China (Export Market)

Period: Late 19th Century (circa 1880–1900)

Height: 41 cm

Weight: 5.30 kg

Composition: High-zinc copper-alloy / art bronze

Markings: Apocryphal six-character Xuande mark with twin-dragon surround

Provenance: Private UK Collection - Green Label

Height
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Brass Baluster Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230144
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A late 19th-century Chinese brass baluster vase featuring raised high-relief carvings of Daoist figures, clouds, and floral handles.
Large Late 19th-Century Chinese High-Relief Copper-Alloy Baluster Vase, Depicting Daoist Immortals with Twin-Dragon Xuande Base Mark, 41cm, 5.30kg
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A Chinese baluster vase is a classic vessel form characterised by an elongated body, tapering base, and flared neck, frequently cast or decorated with traditional mythological motifs.

These pieces were predominantly cast from copper alloys, such as bronze or brass, using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques before being hand-finished with high-relief details.

Authentic pieces display evidence of historical casting methods, hand-chased relief work, period-appropriate base marks, and natural patination or oxidisation within the recessed areas.

Position the piece as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, contrasting its rich warm tones against neutral walls or contemporary woodwork.

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