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Set of 6 Ancient Chinese Bronze Figural Horse Belt Plaques
Set of 6 Ancient Chinese Bronze Figural Horse Belt Plaques

Set of 6 Ancient Chinese Bronze Figural Horse Belt Plaques

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of ancient Chinese bronze belt plaques. With a verdigris patina throughout.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Jardinière with Birds and Floral Relief
19th Century Chinese Bronze Jardinière with Birds and Floral Relief

19th Century Chinese Bronze Jardinière with Birds and Floral Relief

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisite mid 19th century Chinese bronze jardinière, masterfully cast with a deeply scalloped body and adorned in high relief with elegant birds perched among flowering branches.

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Antique 1860s Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Earlier 20th Century or Older
Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Earlier 20th Century or Older

Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Earlier 20th Century or Older

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni Buddha Earlier 20th Century or older A fine Chinese bronze figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, made in the early 20th century or possibly older.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oriental Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Baluster Urn, Victorian, 1900
Antique Oriental Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Baluster Urn, Victorian, 1900

Antique Oriental Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Baluster Urn, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Oriental vase. A Chinese, bronze decorative baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Bronze Ruyi. It shows very detailed handcraft works on it.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Chinese Bronze Pagoda Lamps
Chinese Bronze Pagoda Lamps

Chinese Bronze Pagoda Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of midcentury Chinese modern lamps made from Bronze with wood base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Tripod Censers, Qianlong mark
Pair of Chinese Bronze Tripod Censers, Qianlong mark

Pair of Chinese Bronze Tripod Censers, Qianlong mark

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of very fine quality Chinese bronze censers feature twin handled tripod forms with wide openings and patinated accents.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Chinese Bronze Pi Xiu
Pair Chinese Bronze Pi Xiu

Pair Chinese Bronze Pi Xiu

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of late 19th century Chinese patinated bronze Pi Xiu. Traditionally, it is an auspicious Chinese mythical hybrid creature that possess mystical powers capable of capturing and m...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Antique Flower Urns, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Posy Vase, Victorian
Pair Of Antique Flower Urns, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Posy Vase, Victorian

Pair Of Antique Flower Urns, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Posy Vase, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique flower urns. A Chinese, bronze decorative posy vase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.
Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.

Chinese bronze censer, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

cover surmounted by a foo lion

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust
10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

10" Chinese Bronze Buddha Bust

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bronze is a bust that depicts a pious Buddhist . Its wonderfully made and cast in a thick, heavy bronze. The piece has a very nice patina.

Category

20th Century Chinese Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century
A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Incense Burner with Mark, Late 19th Century Description: A square censer supported by four feet and topped with two "rope" style vertical handles.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases
Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases

Pair of Chinese Bronze Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1930's bronze Chinese vases depicting dragons. Measurements: Height: 10" Diameter: 6"

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Buddhist Chinese Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary pair of cast metal candleholders featuring intricate raised relief decoration and removable spear-form pricket inserts designed to secure taper candles. Each rests ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A  Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century
A  Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century

A Chinese bronze Archaistic Jue ritual vessel or pouring vessel, 19th century

Located in Central England, GB

A Fine Chinese Bronze Archaistic Jue Ritual Vessel This interesting Chinese Archaistic Jue is finely cast in bronze and it represents an ancient pouring vessel used in rituals and c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique china bronze incense burner
Antique china bronze incense burner

Antique china bronze incense burner

Located in Berlin, DE

Fantastically beautiful 2-piece incense burner with lid and pedestal. This incense burner is extremely finely decorated with a patinated bronze fu-dog as the lid handle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Small Antique Posy Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Flower Urn, Victorian, 1900
Small Antique Posy Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Flower Urn, Victorian, 1900

Small Antique Posy Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Flower Urn, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique posy vase. A Chinese, bronze decorative flower urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Zodiac Incense Censor
Chinese Bronze Zodiac Incense Censor

Chinese Bronze Zodiac Incense Censor

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-956 Chinese hand cast zodiac incense censor Removable grid cover and incense cup.

Category

Vintage 1960s More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Porcelain Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece
Chinese Bronze Porcelain Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece

Chinese Bronze Porcelain Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bronze Porcelain Pedestal Bowl Centerpiece. It depicts a heavy porcelain bowl cup hand painted cranberry color in the background and mounted in bronze.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Vase with Bird Design
Chinese Bronze Vase with Bird Design

Chinese Bronze Vase with Bird Design

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (19th Cent) bronze vase with birds in relief.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like tool ends in a flat, rectangul...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Incense Vessel
19th Century Chinese Bronze Incense Vessel

19th Century Chinese Bronze Incense Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully chased 19th century bronze. In three parts. Great as just a table sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Figure, Tang Dynasty, Gilt Finish, 9th-10thC
Antique Chinese Bronze Figure, Tang Dynasty, Gilt Finish, 9th-10thC

Antique Chinese Bronze Figure, Tang Dynasty, Gilt Finish, 9th-10thC

Located in Ukiah, CA

This finely cast Chinese bronze figure dates to the Tang dynasty period or slightly later and retains attractive remnants of original gilding across the surface.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period
Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Foo Dog Jardinière, Lion Mask Handles: Republic Period

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent large Chinese bronze and cloisonné foo dog jardinière with Lion Mask Handles hails from the Republic period, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Bronze Dancing Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Dancing Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Dancing Figure

Located in Hudson, NY

The clothing is decorated with traditional emblems most often seen on ancient Chinese ritual bronzes, while his hat looks very much like an upside-down lotus leaf.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady
Chinese Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady

Chinese Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bronze Sculpture of a Chinese Lady. It depicts a semi nude Chinese lady standing up and wrapped with a robe around one of her shoulders, the back, below the hip and one of ...

Category

20th Century East Asian Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Vintage Side Lamp, Chinese, Bronze, Desk, Table Light, Decor, Circa 1970
Small Vintage Side Lamp, Chinese, Bronze, Desk, Table Light, Decor, Circa 1970

Small Vintage Side Lamp, Chinese, Bronze, Desk, Table Light, Decor, Circa 1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small vintage side lamp. A Chinese, bronze and mahogany desk or table light, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The taotie-mask is one of the most distinctive and characteristic images in Chinese art, originating from Shang ritual bronzes and becoming a much-used decoration in later dynasties:...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900
Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Large Patinated Chinese Bronze of Laughing Buddha, China, Circa 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

His image has long been treasured as a source of optimism, prosperity, and protection within both devotional and domestic settings. This substantial Chinese bronze figure portrays B...

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Lamps

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A striking and sculptural pair of mid-19th century Chinese bronze foo dog incense burners, later converted into lamps in the early 20th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Covered Vessel
19th Century Chinese Bronze Covered Vessel

19th Century Chinese Bronze Covered Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Covered vessel with Dragon motif. Signed Suisse Fres.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner
20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

20th Century Vintage Chinese Bronze Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 5in H x 4.5in W x 3.5in D Origin: China Circa: 1950s Material: Bronze Condition: Original condition, hand craft, normal age wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure
19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

19th Century Chinese Bronze Chimera Guardian Figure

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated in a defensive crouch with its head facing forward as it opens its mouth in a roar e...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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 markings. Possibly early Qing Dynasty. No Lid.

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

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Dragon Fountain Garden Water Feature
Chinese Bronze Dragon Fountain Garden Water Feature

Chinese Bronze Dragon Fountain Garden Water Feature

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A large Bronze study of a Chinese mythological dragon which also doubles as a fountain Suitable for inside or outside Of course being bronze, this can live outside with no fear of ru...

Category

Vintage 1980s Fountains

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue
Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue

Antique Chinese Bronze Foo Dog Seal Statue

Located in San Diego, CA

Representing the mythical figure of a foo dog, this incredibly ornate figure packs detail and beauty in a compact form. Beautifully patinated piece from the 1940s. Four character sea...

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand
Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand

Large Vintage Chinese Bronze Gong On Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Gong Set including Bronze Gong (27.5” diameter by 1.5” deep) , Padded Mallet and Stand. The Stand is very well made with excellent traditional Asian form and intricate base ...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Other

Large Chinese Bronze Gu Form Vase, Signed
Large Chinese Bronze Gu Form Vase, Signed

Large Chinese Bronze Gu Form Vase, Signed

Located in Norton, MA

A large two-piece Gu form vase with archaic designs and squared handles. The underside of the base has a raised archaic mark. Dimension: Vase Height: 18.5 inches, 9,5" Dia. Wood Bas...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900
Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Chinese Bronze Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

We've installed a bronze-toned mirror to the base to transform the rustic tray into an elevated serving platter or wall mirror.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Antique Chinese Bronze Buddha Amitabha (Amida Nyorai) Statue
Antique Chinese Bronze Buddha Amitabha (Amida Nyorai) Statue

Antique Chinese Bronze Buddha Amitabha (Amida Nyorai) Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 8.5in H x 4.25in W x 4.25in D Origin: china Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Bronze Condition: Original finished, hand crafted, normal age wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th-Century Chinese Bronze Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue
20th-Century Chinese Bronze Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue

20th-Century Chinese Bronze Wei Tuo Bodhisattva Statue

Located in Pomona, CA

Size: 17in H x 8.5in W x 8in D Origin: China Circa: 1950s Material: Bronze Condition: Original finished, hand-crafted, normal age wear.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Censer, Incense Burner
19th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Censer, Incense Burner

19th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Censer, Incense Burner

Located in Stamford, CT

A bronze censer or also known as a incense burner from the 19th century. This incense burner has great detailing with handles in the shape of bonsai trees. The center section has a e...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Luduan Censer with Cover, 19th century
Chinese Bronze Luduan Censer with Cover, 19th century

Chinese Bronze Luduan Censer with Cover, 19th century

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The Chinese small bronze censer, or incense burner, was cast as the figure of a mythical Luduan, a creature with a leonine body, a single horn, and the paws of a bear.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Kwan Yin Sculpture
Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Kwan Yin Sculpture

Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Kwan Yin Sculpture

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Hand-crafted Bronze Kwan Yin Statuary. It is made of bronze with very detailed hand-crafting works on it.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are a form of opium scraper, us...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800
Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800

Pair of Petite Chinese Bronze Cups, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Minimal and refined, these petite bronze cups are simply formed with gently curved sides and a short footed base. The pair dates to the 19th century or earlier and would have been us...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Vessel with Tripod Feet, c. 1750
Chinese Bronze Vessel with Tripod Feet, c. 1750

Chinese Bronze Vessel with Tripod Feet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This 18th century bronze vessel with tripod feet was crafted by hand in a traditional Chinese shape known as "ding," that dates back to 1600 BC.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases
Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Matching Pair of Chinese Bronze Cloisonné Enameled Vases

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Chinese matching Cloisonné Vases, with wide mouth openings, having floral decorations.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Bronze Guanyin Statue 19th/20th Century
Antique Chinese Bronze Guanyin Statue 19th/20th Century

Antique Chinese Bronze Guanyin Statue 19th/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bronze top level Chinese statue Qing period, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Porcelain

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Chinese bronze for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ceramic. There are 3122 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of Chinese bronze you’re looking for, while we also have 176 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Chinese bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of Chinese bronze bearing modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. André Fu, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne and Greg Sheres each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Chinese bronze that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chinese Bronze?

A piece of Chinese bronze can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,879, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $625,725.
Questions About Chinese Bronze
  • 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.
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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.