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What are Chinese bronzes?
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Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase
Located in Marseille, FR
Archaic Chinese bronze vase decorated with elephant heads, work probably from the middle of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Vases
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze lantern lamp. The light emitting from the delicate tracery is soft and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Materials
Bronze
$9,500 / set
Antique Chinese Bronze Face Mask Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese bronze mask.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Quality Antique Chinese Bronze Vase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Chinese bronze vase having a quality ornate Chinese decorated bronze vase featuring
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Vases
Materials
Bronze
A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Bronze Lidded Censer, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze