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What is Chinese bronze made of?

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What is Chinese bronze made of?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase
Located in Marseille, FR
Archaic Chinese bronze vase decorated with elephant heads, work probably from the middle of the
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Antique 19th Century Vases

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Side Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Chinese bronze end tables.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables

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Bronze

Mid Century Chinese Bronze Lamp
By James Mont
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning mid century Chinese bronze lamp. James Mont style. Heavy. Beautiful deep detail in design.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Face Mask Signed
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Chinese bronze mask.
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Early 20th Century Asian Metalwork

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Bronze

Quality Antique Chinese Bronze Vase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Chinese bronze vase having a quality ornate Chinese decorated bronze vase featuring
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Antique 1880s Chinese Vases

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Bronze

Quality Antique Chinese Bronze Vase
$1,006 Sale Price
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