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Large (38cm) Chinese Bronze Vase, C1890
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Large (38cm) Chinese Bronze Vase, C1890

19th century
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Fine large 19th century Chinese bronze vase ,c1890. This is a highly decorative piece with large panels on both sides of the main body and neck depicting birds ,foliage and a dragon. The handles are highly stylised peacocks a symbol often associated with Guan Yin the Goddess of compassion and used to represent beauty and divinity in Chinese culture. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear marks. There are 2 holes drilled into the base so presumably at some point it had been converted for use as a lamp. 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 re international shipping.

Size: 38cm tall x 15cm diameter.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA859814
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Fine large 19th century Chinese bronze vase ,c1890.
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This is a highly decorative piece with large panels on both sides of the main body and neck depicting birds ,foliage and a dragon.
Curious Antiques

The handles are highly stylised peacocks a symbol often associated with Guan Yin the Goddess of compassion and used to represent beauty and divinity in Chinese culture. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear marks. There are 2 holes drilled into the base so presumably at some point it had been converted for use as a lamp. 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 re international shipping.

Size: 38cm tall x 15cm diameter.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Bronze Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA859814
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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A nineteenth-century Chinese bronze vase featuring bird-shaped handles and intricate relief-carved floral motifs on a flared baluster body.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Chinese bronze vase featuring bird-shaped handles and intricate relief-carved floral motifs on a flared baluster body.

Large (38cm) Chinese Bronze Vase, c1890

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A nineteenth-century Chinese bronze vase featuring bird-shaped handles and intricate relief-carved floral motifs on a flared baluster body.
Large (38cm) Chinese Bronze Vase, c1890
Ref: SA859814
A nineteenth-century Chinese bronze vase featuring bird-shaped handles and intricate relief-carved floral motifs on a flared baluster body.
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Late Qing dynasty bronze vases frequently feature cast relief-carved botanical motifs, mythological creatures such as phoenixes or dragons, and flared rims, reflecting traditional Chinese iconography.

These vessels were typically cast using lost-wax or sand casting methods, after which artisans hand-chased the surface details, handles, and decorative low-relief panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased tooling marks, natural surface patination or subtle oxidisation within recessed details, and appropriate casting seam work consistent with historic metalworking techniques.

Position the vessel as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, pairing its warm metallic tones with dark timber or minimalist stone backdrops.

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