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Pair Large (5kg) Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases,c1880
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Pair Large (5kg) Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases,c1880

19th century
For Sale by Curious Antiques
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Stunning pair of large late 19th century Chinese gilt bronze vases,c1880. These are large and impressive examples weighing together almost 5 kg and standing 25cm tall. The casting and decoration is very fine with a large fire breathing 3 toed dragon covering around two thirds of the main body . The bronze has taken on great colour/patina and overall condition is good in line with age and use (a few very small blemishes etc). 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: 25cm tall x 18cm wide x 18cm deep, combined weight 4.8kg.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231579
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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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Stunning pair of large late 19th century Chinese gilt bronze vases,c1880. These are large and impressive examples weighing together almost 5 kg and standing 25cm tall.
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The casting and decoration is very fine with a large fire breathing 3 toed dragon covering around two thirds of the main body.
Curious Antiques

. The bronze has taken on great colour/patina and overall condition is good in line with age and use (a few very small blemishes etc). 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: 25cm tall x 18cm wide x 18cm deep, combined weight 4.8kg.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231579
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A matching pair of heavy polished gold gilt bronze baluster vases featuring carved high-relief dragons amid swirling cloud motifs.
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Archive I A matching pair of heavy polished gold gilt bronze baluster vases featuring carved high-relief dragons amid swirling cloud motifs.

Pair Large (5kg) Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases,c1880

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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
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A matching pair of heavy polished gold gilt bronze baluster vases featuring carved high-relief dragons amid swirling cloud motifs.
Pair Large (5kg) Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases,c1880
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A matching pair of heavy polished gold gilt bronze baluster vases featuring carved high-relief dragons amid swirling cloud motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Qing Dynasty
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Bronze
  • ColourGold, Bronze
  • MotifsHigh-relief dragon, Cloud scrolls, Flared rim
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This matching pair of large 19th-century Chinese gilt bronze baluster vases originates from the late Qing Dynasty period. The vessels are rendered in gold and bronze with a polished finish and feature flared rims, rounded shoulders, and tapered bases. Each vase is decorated with a high-relief carved three-toed dragon encircled by swirling cloud scrolls across the main body. The pieces show minor age-related blemishes and a natural patina on the metal surface. Together, the pair stands 25 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, with a combined weight of 4.8 kg. These ornamental vases suit placement on a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or a formal living room setting. The heavy metal construction provides stability for display as standalone decorative objects or paired focal points on a tabletop surface.

FAQs

During the late Qing period, bronze vessels featuring high-relief dragon motifs were produced for both domestic display and export markets. The dragon symbolises power, authority, and good fortune in traditional Chinese iconography.

These vessels were typically cast using the lost-wax process, after which intricate dragon and cloud motifs were hand-chased into the metal. A mercury gilding process or metallic wash was then applied to create a lustrous gold finish.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased details with slight irregularities, substantial physical weight due to solid cast metal, and natural signs of age-appropriate patination or wear to the gilded layer in high-contact areas.

A pair of bronze vases can serve as symmetrical anchors on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Placing them against neutral backgrounds allows the metallic lustre and detailed relief carvings to serve as architectural focal points.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to prevent dust accumulation in carved recesses. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasives, or excessive moisture, as these can strip historical gilding and delicate surface patination.
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