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Chinese Archaic Bronze

Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China
Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China

Chinese Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Bianhu, Han Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime Chinese archaic bronze wine vessel, called a bianhu, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Bronze Hu and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China
Chinese Archaic Bronze Hu and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China

Chinese Archaic Bronze Hu and Cover, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), China

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic Chinese Han Dynasty archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, hu, and cover, ex. Michael

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE
Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'
Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

$1,795

H 27.75 in W 10 in D 7 in

Large Fantastic Wood 'Scholars Rock'

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes, Ceramics and Works of Art”.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

$589

H 12.21 in Dm 8.27 in

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases
Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases

Pair Chinese 18th Century Late Ming Bronze Archaistic Gu Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Near Pair of Chinese Archaic bronze Gu vases. 18th century Late Ming Period, Measures: Height

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Squat Dog Bronze Censer
Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Squat Dog Bronze Censer

Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Squat Dog Bronze Censer

Located in Bradenton, FL

Bronze censer in the form of a squat mythological dog figure flame tail, on four feet, no visible

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Archaistic More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century
Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century

Chinese Archaic Patinated Bronze Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant and beautifully cast early 20th century Chinese bronze vase in the archaic style with a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel
Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel

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H 4.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

Chinese Archaic Style Gilt Bronze and Verdigris Vessel

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese archaic style gilt bronze pouring vessel with dragon headed handle and geometric decoration

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC

Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC

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H 9.85 in Dm 12.41 in

Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Vase, 18th century
Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Vase, 18th century

Chinese Bronze Archaic Style Vase, 18th century

Located in New York, NY

Chinese bronze archaic style vase, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century
Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century

Antique Archaic Style Patinated Bronze Planter, China, Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Archaic style antique bronze planter - large size - featuring fine casting with over-all textured

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles
Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles

Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Ritual Vessel with Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An archaic Chinese ritual urn in Bronze. The piece is of good weight and is a compliment to many

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Antique 19th Century Asian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Archaic Style Bronze Enamel Champlevé Censer 1900

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Chinese archaic style bronze enamel Champlevé Censer / Incense Burner, circa 1900. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Archaic Chinese Style Bronze Lamp, Manner of James Mont, 1960s
Archaic Chinese Style Bronze Lamp, Manner of James Mont, 1960s

Archaic Chinese Style Bronze Lamp, Manner of James Mont, 1960s

Located in Savannah, GA

An archaic Chinese style bronze lamp in the manner of James Mont, 1960s. 7 ¼ inches wide by 24

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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Oriental Verdigris Green Archaic Bronze Figural Chinese Table Lamp
Vintage Oriental Verdigris Green Archaic Bronze Figural Chinese Table Lamp

Vintage Oriental Verdigris Green Archaic Bronze Figural Chinese Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Oriental Verdigris Green Heavy Archaic Bronze Figural Chinese Table Lamp with Solid Wood

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont
Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont

Large Archaic Bronze Chinese Table Lamp in the Style of James Mont

Located in San Diego, CA

Large archaic bronze Chinese table lamp in the style of James Mont, circa early 1900s. This lamp is

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Early 20th Century American Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period
Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Bronze Archaistic Warring States Period Ding Pot. Circa 500 BCE A beautifully shaped

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Jars

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl
Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl

Chinese Plique-a-jour Archaic Style Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

jewel-like piece. This small exquisite bowl is in a miniature form reminiscent of the archaic Chinese

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor
Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor

Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive 20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné Covered Urn/ Censor China, 20th century A

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Chinese Archaic style Cloisonné & Lacquer Elephant Motif Censor With Associated

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei
Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei

Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Silver Inlays by Ando Jubei

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

takes an archaic Chinese bronze vessel form known as "Zun". Its surface was covered in an enamel of

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver

Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments
Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments

Korean Chaekgeori painting. 19th Century Joseon. Books & Scholars’ Accouterments

Located in Kyoto, JP

displays Chinese porcelain, an archaic Chinese bronze and a clock set against a luminous rear panel of deep

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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

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H 8.67 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C

Located in London, GB

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C. This is an old cast bronze piece with

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Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

1960s Archaic Chinese Style Small Bronze Vessel Decor

1960s Archaic Chinese Style Small Bronze Vessel Decor

Located in Chicago, IL

Archaic Chinese style small bronze vessel, circa 1960s. A unique shape on tripod legs makes this a

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Vintage 1960s Archaistic Pitchers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Archaic Chinese Bronze Gui or Ritual Food Vessel, Marked
19th Century Archaic Chinese Bronze Gui or Ritual Food Vessel, Marked

19th Century Archaic Chinese Bronze Gui or Ritual Food Vessel, Marked

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Archaic Chinese bronze Gui or Ritual food vessel, marked.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Bronze Sword from the Warring States Period
Chinese Archaic Bronze Sword from the Warring States Period

Chinese Archaic Bronze Sword from the Warring States Period

Located in Astoria, NY

Original bronze cast archaic (traditional) sword made during the warring states period. Intact with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Archaic Style Chinese Mirror
Bronze Archaic Style Chinese Mirror

Bronze Archaic Style Chinese Mirror

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H 7 in W 4 in D 2 in

Bronze Archaic Style Chinese Mirror

Located in Montreal, QC

Bronze Archaic style Chinese mirror resting on a root stand.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Archaistic Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase
Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase

Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Chinese Bronze Archaic Vase

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good Chinese bronze vase and cover with verdigris patination.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Vases

Chinese Archaic Style Jue Bronze Libation Vessel
Chinese Archaic Style Jue Bronze Libation Vessel

Chinese Archaic Style Jue Bronze Libation Vessel

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese archaic style jue bronze libation vessel. The bublous body raised on tripod blade-shaped

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Urns

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vessel with Ring Handles
Archaic Chinese Bronze Vessel with Ring Handles

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vessel with Ring Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

An archaic Chinese bronze vessel with ring handles.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Massive 19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Censer
Massive 19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Censer

Massive 19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Censer

Located in Hudson, NY

Massive 19th century Chinese Archaic style bronze censer, everted lip fitted with upright D-shaped

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Archaic Bronze Vase
Archaic Bronze Vase

Archaic Bronze Vase

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H 14.97 in Dm 2.76 in

Archaic Bronze Vase

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A Chinese bronze pewter vase in archaic style. Probably 19th century, lovely patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase
Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase

Chinese Qing Archaic Style Floral Patterned Bronze Gu Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An elegantly shaped archaic style Chinese bronze Gu, beaker form vase molded with floral designs

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Palace Size Antique Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Floor Vase
Palace Size Antique Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Floor Vase

Palace Size Antique Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Floor Vase

Located in New York, NY

Palace size Antique 19th century Chinese Archaic style Champleve bronze floor vase.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair 19th century Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Centerpiece Bowls
Pair 19th century Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Centerpiece Bowls

Pair 19th century Chinese Archaic Style Champleve Bronze Centerpiece Bowls

Located in New York, NY

Pair of impressive, large antique (19th century) Chinese centerpiece bowls in the archaic style

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon
Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Very rare Chinese Eastern Zhou archaic bronze sword. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Archaic style Chinese Bronze Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Antique Archaic style Chinese Bronze Vase Mounted as Table Lamp

Antique Archaic style Chinese Bronze Vase Mounted as Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Finely cast antique Chinese archaistic bronze vase with verdigris patina and dragon ring handles

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ancient Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Dou Vessel, 771 BC
Ancient Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Dou Vessel, 771 BC

Ancient Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Dou Vessel, 771 BC

Located in London, GB

An important and well provenanced Ancient Chinese ritual bronze food vessel, or dou, dating to the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Metalwork

Warren Kessler Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Vessel Double Socket Lamp Pair
Warren Kessler Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Vessel Double Socket Lamp Pair

Warren Kessler Patinated Bronze Archaic Chinese Vessel Double Socket Lamp Pair

By Warren Kessler

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome pair of bronze lamps feature verdigris patination on etched bodies imitative of an

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Vintage 1960s American Archaistic Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Chinese Archaic Champleve Enamel Vase, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Archaic Champleve Enamel Vase, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Archaic Champleve Enamel Vase, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and impressive antique Chinese archaic form twin handled bronze vase with cloisonne enamel

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Archaic Chinese Style Champleve Enamel Vase Lamp
Archaic Chinese Style Champleve Enamel Vase Lamp

Archaic Chinese Style Champleve Enamel Vase Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Archaic Chinese Style Cloissone Vase Lamp in the manner of a Shang bronze with handles, the neck

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Antique 18th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Emile-Auguste Reiber and Christofle & Cie A Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase
Emile-Auguste Reiber and Christofle & Cie A Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase

Emile-Auguste Reiber and Christofle & Cie A Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase

By Christofle, Emile Reiber

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Emile-Auguste Reiber (1826-1893) and Christofle & Cie A Chinese Archaic style bronze Baluster

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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase Archaic Vessel Japan, Edo or Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase Archaic Vessel Japan, Edo or Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Enamel Bronze Vase Archaic Vessel Japan, Edo or Meiji Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Marked at base, Japan, 19th century. Provenance: Collection Nieuwenhove. Condition: Minimal age signs like some ware to enamel. 1 process flaw or damage to base rim. Size: 330 x ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Oxidized Bronze Cachepot
Chinese Oxidized Bronze Cachepot

Chinese Oxidized Bronze Cachepot

Located in Dallas, TX

Archaic Chinese Oxidized Bronze Cachepot, with handles.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Ritual Ram Form Wine Vessel Verdigis Patina
Chinese Archaistic Bronze Ritual Ram Form Wine Vessel Verdigis Patina

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Ritual Ram Form Wine Vessel Verdigis Patina

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese archaic bronze. A vessel like this would have been used during ritual offerings to the ancestors

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Large Scale
19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Large Scale

19th Century Japanese Bronze Vase, Large Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

waist supported by a stepped base. The form shows the influence of Chinese Archaic bronzes. A great

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Archaistic Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Archaistic Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Archaistic Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

is usually found on Chinese archaic bronzes, and copied onto later archaistic bronzes. The

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Archaic Bronze Censer
Archaic Bronze Censer

Archaic Bronze Censer

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H 4 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Archaic Bronze Censer

Located in Somis, CA

A small rare archaistic Chinese bronze censer. Raised on four tiny feet, the rectangle form with

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Wine Vessel Vase & Stand
20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Wine Vessel Vase & Stand

20th Century Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Wine Vessel Vase & Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century Chinese Archaic style bronze wine vessel vase & stand China, Circa 20th century

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese 18th-19th Century Archaic Style Bronze Tripod Ding Censer
Antique Chinese 18th-19th Century Archaic Style Bronze Tripod Ding Censer

Antique Chinese 18th-19th Century Archaic Style Bronze Tripod Ding Censer

Located in Portland, OR

Antique 18th-19th century archaic style bronze tripod ding censer. The censer purporting to be a

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming
Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming

Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Chinese Zhou dynasty style archaistic bronze censer, incense burner. This cast

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Antique Archaic Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, circa 1890
Monumental Antique Archaic Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, circa 1890

Monumental Antique Archaic Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, circa 1890

Located in Portland, OR

, Champlevé enameled bronze vase, circa 1890. The vase of archaic style and having twin handles and is

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage James Mont Archaic Chinese Patinated Bronze Style Lamp
Vintage James Mont Archaic Chinese Patinated Bronze Style Lamp

Vintage James Mont Archaic Chinese Patinated Bronze Style Lamp

By James Mont

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage lamp, in archaic Chinese style, attributed to James Mont, circa 1960's. Quality

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Censer Xuande Mark
Antique 18th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Censer Xuande Mark

Antique 18th Century Cast Bronze Chinese Qing Dynasty Censer Xuande Mark

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique late 18th century Chinese archaic style bronze censer with a Xuande mark. The censer

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Antique 1780s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Midcentury Chinese Bronze Brutalist Style Vase Vessel
Vintage Midcentury Chinese Bronze Brutalist Style Vase Vessel

Vintage Midcentury Chinese Bronze Brutalist Style Vase Vessel

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and unique Chinese bronze cast archaic style ritual vessel or vase. This beautiful piece

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Chinese Bronze Vessel Table Lamps
Pair of Monumental Chinese Bronze Vessel Table Lamps

Pair of Monumental Chinese Bronze Vessel Table Lamps

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Incredible pair of massive Chinese style archaic bronze urn vessels mounted as table lamps. Custom

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Impressive Bronze Brass Chinese Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps
Pair of Impressive Bronze Brass Chinese Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps

Pair of Impressive Bronze Brass Chinese Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Incredible pair of massive Chinese style archaic bronze or brass urn vessels mounted as table lamps

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Asia Modern Chinese Style Verdigris Bronze Table Lamp
Large Asia Modern Chinese Style Verdigris Bronze Table Lamp

Large Asia Modern Chinese Style Verdigris Bronze Table Lamp

By Hansen Lighting Co.

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary large disk form Archaic Chinese style verdigris bronze table lamp, mounted on a solid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Chinese 'Archaic Bronze' Electric Lamp
Chinese 'Archaic Bronze' Electric Lamp

Chinese 'Archaic Bronze' Electric Lamp

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H 40.16 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Chinese 'Archaic Bronze' Electric Lamp

Located in Salisbury, GB

Republic of China "Archaic Bronze" electric lamp of impressive size and weight. Original brass and

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Early 20th Century Table Lamps

Chinese Archaic Bronze Covered Tripod Vessel
Chinese Archaic Bronze Covered Tripod Vessel

Chinese Archaic Bronze Covered Tripod Vessel

Located in Wilton, CT

Archaic Bronze Ritual Food Vessel and Cover. The Vessel Raised on Three Cabriole Legs Emanating

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze mirror in Archaic style.
Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze mirror in Archaic style.

Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze mirror in Archaic style.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze mirror in Archaic style.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Archaic Hexagonal Bronze Cast Vase Featuring Peacocks
Antique Chinese Archaic Hexagonal Bronze Cast Vase Featuring Peacocks

Antique Chinese Archaic Hexagonal Bronze Cast Vase Featuring Peacocks

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This attractive antique Chinese vase is of faceted, hexagonal form and is handcrafted in low relief

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Archaic Chinese Bronze Lamps with New Silk Shades
Pair of Archaic Chinese Bronze Lamps with New Silk Shades

Pair of Archaic Chinese Bronze Lamps with New Silk Shades

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Archaic Chinese lamps with new silk shades. Shades measure 16 wide x 12 deep x 13.5 high

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 'Archaic' Bronze Lamps
Pair of 'Archaic' Bronze Lamps

Pair of 'Archaic' Bronze Lamps

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H 13 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Pair of 'Archaic' Bronze Lamps

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A pair of 'archaic' bronze square section lamps, with elaborate decoration. Modern.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair
19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair

19th Century Archaic Reptile 'Great Ming' Champleve Enamel & Bronze Vases, Pair

Located in Bournemouth, GB

Decorative pair of 'Great Ming' Champleve enamel and bronze vases of archaic form.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Monumental Bronze Asian Lamps
Pair Monumental Bronze Asian Lamps

Pair Monumental Bronze Asian Lamps

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H 24 in W 13 in D 9 in

Pair Monumental Bronze Asian Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Remarkably large and heavy patinated bronze archaic Chinese ritual vessels, finely cast and

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Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Attributed to Theodore Deck, Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Attributed to Theodore Deck, Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase

Attributed to Theodore Deck, Bronze Mounted Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase

By Theodore Deck

Located in New York, NY

Archaic Chinese style. The bronze mounts are gilt and patinated. The original tin liner is

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Stylized Water Lilies in Archaistic Vase
Japanese Meiji Stylized Water Lilies in Archaistic Vase

Japanese Meiji Stylized Water Lilies in Archaistic Vase

Located in New York, NY

This Japanese Meiji Period vase is modeled after Chinese Archaic period bronze vessels. It contains

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase Converted to a Lamp
Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase Converted to a Lamp

Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vase Converted to a Lamp

Located in London, west Sussex

This unique and handsome Chinese archaic style bronze vase has been converted to a table lamp and

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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

20th century Single Bronzed Archaic Lamp
20th century Single Bronzed Archaic Lamp

20th century Single Bronzed Archaic Lamp

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

Single bronzed archaic lamp. Modern. Shades are not included in the price of our lamps. We do have

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Late 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase

Pair of Antique Chinese Qing Guangxu Bat & Peach Floral Globular Porcelain Vase

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a pair of finely hand painted Chinese globular porcelain vases, from early 20th century. The heavy porcelain body is in elegant globular form and covered wi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Located in London, GB

Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm This beautiful bowl is a superb example of Chine...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque
Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

$3,700

H 2.625 in W 3.375 in D 0.25 in

Chinese White Jade Open Late Qing Dynasty Plaque

By Alba China

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese white jade openwork plaque late Qing Dynasty depicting birds and flowers. Very fine and detailed work. Small loss on the back side of the plaque.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade ...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Stained Glass

Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase

Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.
Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.

Chinese Jade Finely Carved Libation Cup, early Qing Dynasty.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early 19th, possibly 18th century. The item is executed in archaistic Ming style.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.
Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.

Pair Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Triple-Gourd 'Taotie' Vases, Qing 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'Taotie' vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. A pair of blue and white triple-gourd 'taotie' vases. The base of each with an apocryphal Kangxi six...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk
Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk

Lrg Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Style Round Dragon Box Qianlong Mk

Located in Richmond, CA

Large antique Chinese carved and painted cinnabar lacquer style covered round box, top decorated in relief with two fierce, scaly, slithering dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100
Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100

$14,800

H 15.5 in Dm 8 in

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100

Located in Chicago, IL

Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced in the kilns of Hebei pro...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This vase features a traditional vase coated with a clear and rich green celadon glaze. A fine network of crazing covers the surface. The neck is adorned with raised vine motifs, whi...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Celadon Green Jade Carving, Triple Vase, Qing Dynasty

Located in New York, NY

An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese in the Tang Dynasty Style
Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese in the Tang Dynasty Style

Large SanCai Glazed Pottery Horse Statue Chinese in the Tang Dynasty Style

Located in Bochum, NRW

Chinese Tang Sancai-glazed pottery statue of a horse standing on all four legs atop a rectangular base. The horse is decorated with bells and flowers. A traditional green saddle comp...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Chinese archaic bronze on 1stDibs. A piece of Chinese archaic bronze — often made from bronze, metal and enamel — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of Chinese archaic bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Chinese archaic bronze, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of Chinese archaic bronze that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christofle and Emile Reiber produced versions that are worth a look.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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    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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    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.
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    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.