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Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter Bowl Late 19th Century
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Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter Bowl Late 19th Century

19th century
Sold 7 September 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Description

Chinese bronze champleve planter bowl circa late 19th Century. Could possibly be Japanese in the Chinese style from the same period. There is a character seal mark on the base.

Would look amazing in the right location. Best colour and patina. Rare large size and design.

Overall maximum dimensions: 33cm diameter x 20cm high. Weighs 3.5Kg.

Some pitting to the enamel, which again is typical. Probably not watertight, so should be used with a liner.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7663P34.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA741379
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA7663P34
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Chinese bronze champleve planter bowl circa late 19th Century. Could possibly be Japanese in the Chinese style from the same period. There is a character seal mark on the base.

Would look amazing in the right location. Best colour and patina. Rare large size and design.

fig 1. A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles.
fig 1. Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter Bowl Late 19th Century

Overall maximum dimensions: 33cm diameter x 20cm high. Weighs 3.5Kg.

Some pitting to the enamel, which again is typical. Probably not watertight, so should be used with a liner.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7663P34.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741379
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA7663P34
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinese Bronze Champleve Planter Bowl Late 19th Century

Archive II A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View II
Archive III A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View III
Archive IV A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View IV
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Archive VIII A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View VIII
Archive IX A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View IX
Archive X A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles. View X
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles.
Chinese bronze champleve planter bowl Late 19th Century
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A dark bronze planter bowl featuring bands of blue, red, and green champleve enamel floral patterns and mounted side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPlanters and Jardinieres
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Export
  • MaterialBronze, Enamel
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Champleve enamel, Applied side handles, Recessed metal cells
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Champleve is a technique where troughs or cells are carved into a metal base, such as bronze, and filled with vitreous enamel paste before firing and polishing. In Chinese craftsmanship, this method was frequently applied to ritual vessels, planters, and decorative objects to create intricate coloured patterns.

These pieces are typically cast from bronze or brass alloys, featuring recessed compartments that hold coloured enamel pastes. The metal body is often finished with patination, while the enamel areas are ground down flush with the metal partitions and polished to a smooth finish.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural wear to the metal base, consistent oxidation within unpolished areas, and slight irregularities in the hand-applied enamel colours. Examining the weight, casting seams, and the depth of the metal chiselling helps verify age and traditional manufacturing techniques.

This type of decorative object works well as a standalone statement piece on a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. It can also function as a cachepot for small potted plants, adding a textural metallic element and historical depth to modern or eclectic living spaces.

Preserve the surface by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding all chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials. Keep the object away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to protect both the metal patina and the stability of the historical enamel.
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