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Chinese Bronze Elephant

Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant Handled Bronze Censor, Signed
Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant Handled Bronze Censor, Signed

Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant Handled Bronze Censor, Signed

$556Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant Handled Bronze Censor, Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Bronze Diminutive Elephant-Handled Bronze Censor, Signed and Carved Wood Stand, 20th

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Champleve Table Lamp with Stylized  Elephant Head Handles
Chinese Bronze Champleve Table Lamp with Stylized  Elephant Head Handles

Chinese Bronze Champleve Table Lamp with Stylized Elephant Head Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

An attractive Chinese champleve table lamp of good scale, the 6 sided angular body made of bronze

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors
A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Chinese Ming Period Patinated Bronze Enameled Elephant Vases/Censors. The elephant has a

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Antique 1640s Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants
Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants

$1,244Sale Price|30% Off

H 9.06 in Dm 3.55 in

Ancient Solid Bronze Vase with Chinese or Japanese Elephants

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Ancient solid bronze vase with Chinese or Japanese elephants

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Antique Early 1700s Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Located in Houston, TX

A rare pair of 19th Century or earlier, towering Chinese bronze cloisonné Royal palm leaf fans

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Antique 19th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Censer with Elephant-Form Legs
Gilt Bronze Censer with Elephant-Form Legs

Gilt Bronze Censer with Elephant-Form Legs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gilt Bronze Censer with Elephant-Form Legs Bronze incense burner with a tripod base featuring

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Champlevé Vase with Elephant Handles
Antique Bronze Champlevé Vase with Elephant Handles

Antique Bronze Champlevé Vase with Elephant Handles

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique bronze champlevé vase with double elephant handles, circa 1900s. The vase is in good

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900
Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900

Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900

$2,250

H 10 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

Large Oriental Bronze Elephant, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

With raised trunk.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.
Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue 19th c.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Asian Bronze Elephant Sculpture Statue late 19th c. Asian Chinese antique cast bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century
An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Unusual Chinese Cloisonne Vase with Elephant Shaped Handles, 19th Century Home decor, Interior

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price
Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price

Chinese Elephant Roof Tile, 19th Century Regular price

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chinese elephant roof tile on lucite base, 19th Century. 19 ½ inches wide by 7 ½ inches deep by

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Antique 19th Century International Style Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade
Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade

Pair Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers w/ Jade

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Antique 20th Century Chinese Gilt Copper Elephant Form Censers with Jade Rings and Inset

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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sandstone, Bronze

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

Archaic Chinese Bronze Vase

$580

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

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

$120,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly

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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Potpourri Vase
Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Potpourri Vase

Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Potpourri Vase

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 16.54 in D 7.09 in

Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Potpourri Vase

Located in Madrid, ES

A Chinese bronze elephant pagoda potpourri burut vase with original patina, 19th century, Qing

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Chinese Enamel Bronze Figure of Guanyin Elephant
Chinese Enamel Bronze Figure of Guanyin Elephant

Chinese Enamel Bronze Figure of Guanyin Elephant

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Chinese cast bronze and enamel sculpture. The sculpture depicts Guanyin dressed in

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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Chinese Bronze Treasure Bowl w/ Elephant Heads
Antique Chinese Bronze Treasure Bowl w/ Elephant Heads

Antique Chinese Bronze Treasure Bowl w/ Elephant Heads

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Chinese solid bronze treasure bowl w/ finely decorated floral design and elephant heads at

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Champleve and Bronze Elephant now a Lamp
Chinese Champleve and Bronze Elephant now a Lamp

Chinese Champleve and Bronze Elephant now a Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stout Chinese champleve and bronze elephant now mounted as a lamp. Circa 1900 0r earlier.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of hand craved zitan wood elephants, gallery plinths and poles with towering bronze

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Stunning Victorian 1890 Solid Bronzed Chinese Elephant Lamp Highly Sculpted
Rare Stunning Victorian 1890 Solid Bronzed Chinese Elephant Lamp Highly Sculpted

Rare Stunning Victorian 1890 Solid Bronzed Chinese Elephant Lamp Highly Sculpted

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

bronze elephant lamp with height adjustable column and original switches Beautifully sculpted, it has

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants
A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants

A Pair of Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze and Cloisonne Elephants

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty gilt bronze elephants in colored cloisonne and champleve enamel

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Censer with Elephant Handles Inlaid with Silver Clouds and Cranes
Chinese Censer with Elephant Handles Inlaid with Silver Clouds and Cranes

Chinese Censer with Elephant Handles Inlaid with Silver Clouds and Cranes

Located in Chicago, IL

Delicately engraved with clouds and cranes, this 18th century bronze censer once held incense, lit

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner in the form of an Elephant in Repose
Bronze Incense Burner in the form of an Elephant in Repose

Bronze Incense Burner in the form of an Elephant in Repose

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully patined incense burner in the form of a reclining elephant. The plant at the top is a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere
Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere

Hand Painted Monkey & Elephant Jardiniere

Located in Dallas, TX

. On both sides it has bronze elephant heads as handles and it sits on 4 bronze elephant feet. Very

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Nanking Period Crackle Glaze Celadon porcelain Vase with Bronze Base
Chinese Nanking Period Crackle Glaze Celadon porcelain Vase with Bronze Base

Chinese Nanking Period Crackle Glaze Celadon porcelain Vase with Bronze Base

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

tree trunk handles set on a Chinese gilt bronze base raised on elephant heads and stylized dolphin feet

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Up for sell is a magnificent Chinese antique carved bronze incense burner. It shows very detailed

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Elephant Bronze Incense Burner
Elephant Bronze Incense Burner

Elephant Bronze Incense Burner

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H 7 in W 6 in D 6 in

Elephant Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, one of a kind, bronze incense burner featuring 3 elephants. The burner has a round lid

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Kwan Yin on Elephant
Antique Bronze Kwan Yin on Elephant

Antique Bronze Kwan Yin on Elephant

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H 10.5 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

Antique Bronze Kwan Yin on Elephant

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful old piece of bronze sculpture featuring the Chinese Goddess of Compassion Kwan Yin. She

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Cast Iron Bronze Chinese Twin Elephant Handle Etched Bowl Pot Planter
Vintage Cast Iron Bronze Chinese Twin Elephant Handle Etched Bowl Pot Planter

Vintage Cast Iron Bronze Chinese Twin Elephant Handle Etched Bowl Pot Planter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage cast iron bronze Chinese twin elephant handle etched 15" bowl pot. Item features cast

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Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Censer Now a Lamp, circa 1900 or Earlier
Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Censer Now a Lamp, circa 1900 or Earlier

Chinese Bronze Elephant Pagoda Censer Now a Lamp, circa 1900 or Earlier

Located in San Antonio, TX

Whimsical Chinese bronze elephant censer with an upturned trunk for "good luck" now a custom lamp

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Early 20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burners
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burners

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Elephant Incense Burners

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of 19th century bronze elephants, both with two tiered pagodas on their backs, on the very top

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Kneeling Bronze and Gilt Elephants
Pair of Chinese Kneeling Bronze and Gilt Elephants

Pair of Chinese Kneeling Bronze and Gilt Elephants

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb pair of early 20th century Chinese kneeling bronze & gilt elephants in traditional dress

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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles
19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles

19th c. Chinese Bronze and Cloisonne Table Lamp with Elephant Handles

Located in Miami, FL

Chinese bronze and cloisonne table lamp with stylized elephant form handles. Nice quality US

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder
Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder

Large Chinese Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Elephant Joss Stick Holder

Located in Miami, FL

Large antique Chinese bronze and cloisonne figural elephant joss stick holder (vase) inserted in

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant
Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant

Chinese Jiaqing Period Cloisonne Model of an Elephant

Located in London, GB

a vase is a visual embodiment of this expression, as the Chinese words for vase (ping) and elephant

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Vase
Chinese Bronze Vase

Chinese Bronze Vase

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chinese bronze vase with elephant head handles and gambolling horses.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Asian Bronze Elephant Table Lamps
Asian Bronze Elephant Table Lamps

Asian Bronze Elephant Table Lamps

Located in Pasadena, CA

Nicely cast pair of lamps with encrusted surfaces on wooden bases.

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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

19th Century Bronze Asian Urn Censor with Foo Dog and Elephant Motif
19th Century Bronze Asian Urn Censor with Foo Dog and Elephant Motif

19th Century Bronze Asian Urn Censor with Foo Dog and Elephant Motif

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is an exquisite, 19th century solid-bronze Asian lidded urn-censor. Detailing of intricate

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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Aesthetic Movement Tiffany Mantel Clock
Outstanding Aesthetic Movement Tiffany Mantel Clock

Outstanding Aesthetic Movement Tiffany Mantel Clock

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

movement stamped Tiffany and Co. A pagoda of black and rouge marble, bronze elephants and chinese style fu

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Copper, Silver

Chinese Gilt Splashed Bronze Bowl or Censer with Elephant Handles
Chinese Gilt Splashed Bronze Bowl or Censer with Elephant Handles

Chinese Gilt Splashed Bronze Bowl or Censer with Elephant Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese gilt splashed bronze bowl or censer with elephant handles, impressed mark on the bottom.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu
Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This outstanding and beautifully executed and finely chassed gilt bronze clock and pendule à

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Located in Tarzana, CA

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Located in Roma, IT

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Chinese bronze sacrificial vessel, or Fangding

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$6,769

H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

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Located in Castle Douglas, GB

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Bronze

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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20th Century Asian Metalwork

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Bronze

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Chinese Bronze Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese bronze elephant you’re looking for. A Chinese bronze elephant — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Chinese bronze elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese bronze elephant, designed in the louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. F. Barbedienne Foundry, James Hinks & Son and Joseph Hinks & Sons each produced at least one beautiful Chinese bronze elephant that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Bronze Elephant?

The average selling price for a Chinese bronze elephant at 1stDibs is $3,990, while they’re typically $360 on the low end and $65,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.