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Chinese Metal Urns

Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Urn with Beast Handles
Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Urn with Beast Handles

Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Urn with Beast Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking 19th century Chinese cloisonné urn, circa 1870, featuring richly enameled surfaces and bold bronze beast form handles. The body is beautifully decorated in traditional clo...

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Antique 1870s Chinese Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns
Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Pair of Antique Chinese Bronze Urns on Columns

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of antique Chinese bronze urns on columns, suitable for interior use. The foo dog handles are engraved with detailed patterns complimenting the turned out shape of the urn and...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chinese Green and Botanical Hand-Made Tole Lidded Urn
Chinese Green and Botanical Hand-Made Tole Lidded Urn

Chinese Green and Botanical Hand-Made Tole Lidded Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese hand-made, light green tole urn painted with branches, fruit, and a dark green band at the base and finished with a finial atop its lid.  

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Urn, 1900s
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Urn, 1900s

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Urn, 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a patinated bronze urn carved with raised geometric patterned bands wrapping its form, sitting atop a round foot, and fitted with two curved...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Patinated Bronze Urn with Geometric Design
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Patinated Bronze Urn with Geometric Design

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Patinated Bronze Urn with Geometric Design

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy patinaed bronze urn carved with raised geometric patterned bands wrapping its form and adorned with two small handles beneath the neck.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Urn with Patinated Pierced Design

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated with pierced sides forming patterns that wrap the form, and accented with one small...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970
Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970

Pair of Small Vintage Baluster Form Vases, Oriental, Cloisonne, Posy Urn, C.1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of small vintage baluster form vases. An Oriental, cloisonné posy urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightfully colourful examples, with eye-catching...

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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early-20th Century Chinese Hand made Cloisonne Dragon Incense Burner
Early-20th Century Chinese Hand made Cloisonne Dragon Incense Burner

Early-20th Century Chinese Hand made Cloisonne Dragon Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent, exquisite and rare large Chinese Cloisonne incense Burner has gold gilt dragon on the top of the lid and three gilt elephant feet. Very fine quality enameling throu...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gold Urn Table Lamp
Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gold Urn Table Lamp

Mid 20th Century Chinese Red & Gold Urn Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-20th Century Chinese table lamp consists of a metal urn body, brass hardware, and ebonized wood base.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s
Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s

Pair of Large Scale Enameled Asian Metal Urns, circa 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of large scale enameled Asian metal urns, probably Japan or China, circa 1930s, possibly earlier.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp

Chinese Off-White and Figurative Scene Porcelain Urn Table Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) table lamp made from an off-white, urn-shaped, porcelain vase depicting a joyful scene of gift-bearing children greeting elders in a pastoral Set...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"
2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"

2 Chinese Cloisonne Cylindrical Chrysanthemum Butterfly Mantel Vases Urns 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid to early 20th-century Chinese cloisonne enamel cylindrical mantel vases/ urns/ hat stands, featuring a red background patterned with interlocking circles behind blue and ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"
Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"

Maitland Smith Red Floral Chinese Cloisonne Mantel Vase Urn 12"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Large late 20th century Maitland Smith cloisonné flower vase - red enamel on brass featuring a design of pink / purple flowers.. Turquoise blue interior. Hand Made in China. Dimens...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Metal

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Chinese Porcelain Urn on Stand
Chinese Porcelain Urn on Stand

Chinese Porcelain Urn on Stand

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H 28 in W 11 in D 11 in

Chinese Porcelain Urn on Stand

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A Chinese patinated metal mounted blue and brown glazed porcelain urn on stand.

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"
Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"

Chinese Brass Cloisonné Enamel Cherry Blossom Ginger Jar Vase Urn 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Chinese brass cloisonné enameled Ginger Jar / mantle vase / lidded urn with a floral Cherry Blossom tree and bird motif against a turquoise blue sky. Includes wooden stand. Dimens...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Urns

Materials

Metal

Chinese Champlevé Covered Good Luck Urn with Figural Handles 20th C
Chinese Champlevé Covered Good Luck Urn with Figural Handles 20th C

Chinese Champlevé Covered Good Luck Urn with Figural Handles 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chinese covered urn offers Champleve construction with cast double handles in dolphin form, lidded vessel having enameled Good Luck symbol reserve, foliate rams horns and scroll el...

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20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Asian Style Ceramic Jars or Urns with Metal Handles
Pair of Asian Style Ceramic Jars or Urns with Metal Handles

Pair of Asian Style Ceramic Jars or Urns with Metal Handles

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Asian style ceramic jars or urns with metal handles. Some off-coloring spots, but overall in great vintage condition.

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20th Century Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Hand made Cloisonne Incense Burner
Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Hand made Cloisonne Incense Burner

Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Hand made Cloisonne Incense Burner

Located in Pomona, CA

Take look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne incense Burner. Very fine quality enameling throughout. it is a majestically hand-crafted works of art in Museum quality that ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Metal

Decorative Pair of Metal Vessels with a Wooden Pedestal
Decorative Pair of Metal Vessels with a Wooden Pedestal

Decorative Pair of Metal Vessels with a Wooden Pedestal

Located in Houston, TX

Gilt copper over tin urn-shaped vessels that sit on a decoratively carved wooden pedestal. The vessels are sold as a pair and have detachable lids. Dimensions are of one urn with th...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Copper

Rare Chinese Large and Long Cloisonné Urn Vase
Rare Chinese Large and Long Cloisonné Urn Vase

Rare Chinese Large and Long Cloisonné Urn Vase

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Chinese colorful cloisonné large vase with long neck and round belly. It has a turquoise background adorned with different flowers, scrolls leaves and Chinese knots in mult...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Large Chinese  Cloisonne  Urn / Vase with Cover Featuring Cranes
Large Chinese  Cloisonne  Urn / Vase with Cover Featuring Cranes

Large Chinese Cloisonne Urn / Vase with Cover Featuring Cranes

Located in New York, NY

Large and very unusual Chinese or Japanese cloisonne metal urn or vase with cover featuring three handles depicting red crowned cranes. 28 inches tall and 10 inches across.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Covered Urns C1930
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Covered Urns C1930

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Covered Urns C1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Floral Enameled Covered Urns C1930 Measures - 10"H x 7"W x 7"D

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20th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp
Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp

Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp

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H 30.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in

Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Cloisonne Two Handled Urn Mounted as a Table Lamp, chrysanthemum motif, figural creature handles. 30.5" H x 17.25" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

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20th Century Chinese Other Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Single Chinese Urns Lamp with Custom Shade
Single Chinese Urns Lamp with Custom Shade

Single Chinese Urns Lamp with Custom Shade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese verde green metal urn lamp on lucite base.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Parchment Paper

Antique Pair of Cloissone Enamel Decorated Covered Urns, Circa 1930
Antique Pair of Cloissone Enamel Decorated Covered Urns, Circa 1930

Antique Pair of Cloissone Enamel Decorated Covered Urns, Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of matching Chinese covered urns offer Cloissone enameled allover floral design, lidded, c1930 Measures- 8.75'' height x 7'' diameter.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Metal

Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand
Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand

Large-Scale Asian Brass and Copper Urn Planter on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large-scale Asian brass and copper urn planter on stand, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina to the brass, copper, and the lacquered wood base.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Verdigris Bronzed Metal Chinese Urn Lamps
Verdigris Bronzed Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

Verdigris Bronzed Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

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H 36 in W 14.25 in D 5 in

Verdigris Bronzed Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A monumental pair of metal Chinese urn form lamps with gorgeous patinated verdigris bronze finish.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Chinese Cloisonne Urn Lamp
Chinese Cloisonne Urn Lamp

Chinese Cloisonne Urn Lamp

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H 27 in Dm 8 in

Chinese Cloisonne Urn Lamp

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Late 19th century Chinese cloisonne covered urn now as a lamp. Celeste blue background with intricate scrolling and floral decoration all-over. The hand-carved rosewood base is from ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

2 Antique Chinese Turquoise Blue Enameled Fish Scale Cloisonne Vases Urns 7.5"
2 Antique Chinese Turquoise Blue Enameled Fish Scale Cloisonne Vases Urns 7.5"

2 Antique Chinese Turquoise Blue Enameled Fish Scale Cloisonne Vases Urns 7.5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pair of Chinese cloisonné enameled vases featuring a simple fish scale design in blue / turquoise. Marked China on base. Circa 1890s-1910 Dimensions: 4" x 7.5" (Diameter x ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Custom Quality Vintage Brass and Metal Floral Design Urn Table Lamps
Pair of Custom Quality Vintage Brass and Metal Floral Design Urn Table Lamps

Pair of Custom Quality Vintage Brass and Metal Floral Design Urn Table Lamps

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of vintage brass and metal floral design urn table lamps. Each having an urn form shape constructed from all metal hand design with brass additions. Each lamp having a custom-...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Export Table Lamps

Antique Grand Pair of Cloisonné Urns with Woodland Scene
Antique Grand Pair of Cloisonné Urns with Woodland Scene

Antique Grand Pair of Cloisonné Urns with Woodland Scene

Located in Toronto, ON

A large and grand pair of antique Chinese Cloisonné urns. Cloisonné, derived from the French word “enclosed” is an ancient technique of decorating metalwork objects. This technique i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Metal Urns
Pair of Chinese Metal Urns

Pair of Chinese Metal Urns

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H 18.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Chinese Metal Urns

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Chinese Pewter Gu vases with applied brass decorations from the mid-20th century. Please note wear consistent with age.  

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Pair Vintage Metal Chinese Urn Lamps
Pair Vintage Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

Pair Vintage Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

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H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair Vintage Metal Chinese Urn Lamps

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Pair Vintage Chinese urns wired for use as lamps have chinoiserie motifs in brass on metal.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Ginger Jar Chinese Urns
Pair of Ginger Jar Chinese Urns

Pair of Ginger Jar Chinese Urns

Located in Santa Monica, CA

In a beautiful, sophisticated crackle finish, these ceramic urn lamps are magnificent. The base and carved top are both made of wood in a dark ebony matte finish, with a metal finial...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Beautiful Cloisonne Urns
Pair of Beautiful Cloisonne Urns

Pair of Beautiful Cloisonne Urns

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H 19.25 in Dm 10 in

Pair of Beautiful Cloisonne Urns

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Cloisonne Urns.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Tibetan Incense Burners
Pair of Vintage Tibetan Incense Burners

Pair of Vintage Tibetan Incense Burners

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H 3.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Pair of Vintage Tibetan Incense Burners

Located in New York, NY

A connected pair of carefully crafted and nicely shaped Tibetan incense burners with decorative lids. These burners beautifully display their many years of handling and use. Very spi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Urn or Lidded Vase Red with Yellow Floral Motif
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Urn or Lidded Vase Red with Yellow Floral Motif

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Urn or Lidded Vase Red with Yellow Floral Motif

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

This lovely and unique Qing Dynasty Cloisonné urn with lid is approximately 125 years old and is shiliuzun or pomegranate shaped with a flared stem base. The pattern consists of a mu...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Wire

Pair of Samson Armorial Urns, Now as Lamps
Pair of Samson Armorial Urns, Now as Lamps

Pair of Samson Armorial Urns, Now as Lamps

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H 22 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Samson Armorial Urns, Now as Lamps

By Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Samson armorial urns, now as lamps, each one a pedestal base, the urn without the lamp fittings is 14" high x 5.5" wide. 22" H to the top of the socket. Shades are display on...

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20th Century French Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Footed Pot, 1900s
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Footed Pot, 1900s

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Footed Pot, 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a patinated bronze pot carved with raised geometric patterned bands wrapping its form, sitting atop three lion paws, and fitted with two squ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Bronze Ritual Urn in Han Dynasty Archaistic Style
Antique Chinese Bronze Ritual Urn in Han Dynasty Archaistic Style

Antique Chinese Bronze Ritual Urn in Han Dynasty Archaistic Style

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style verdigis bronze ritual urn with raised archaistic patterns wrapping its form and accented with small rings on two sides beneath the opening. Charact...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Metal Urns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese metal urns available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all Chinese metal urns available were constructed with great care. Chinese metal urns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern Chinese metal urns are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Chinese metal urns over the years, but those made by Samson & Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chinese Metal Urns?

Prices for Chinese metal urns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Chinese metal urns begin at $300 and can go as high as $5,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,375.