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Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850

About the Item

In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object truly a rare find. Once used by a scholar or wealthy homeowner to place hot coals in a hand-warming brazier, this Qing-dynasty implement was hand wrought of brass with function and graceful form in mind.

Dimensions:
Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
Style:
Qing (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: CMKH1321stDibs: LU820030891312

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