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What is Chinese bronze made of?
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Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods 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 19th century, unfortunately pierced in two places.
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 pleasing.
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
Chinese Bronze Ritual Temple Bell
By Zhang Huan
Located in Toledo, OH
Chinese bronze bell with dragon form relief handle and a body decorated with two dragons chasing a pearl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Face Mask Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese bronze mask.
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Heavy Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A substantial Chinese bronze cloisonné urn dating to around 1870, featuring richly colored inlays and classic ring handles.
Category
Antique 1870s Chinese Urns
Materials
Bronze
