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Chinese Brass Hand Warmer with Phoenix, c. 1850

About the Item

Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th century brass brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy woman on a cold winter's night in northern China. Designed to let heat waft over cold hands, the lid is perforated with teardrop-shaped punctures framing a central design of a phoenix resting amid chrysanthemums.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Diameter: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CBH1021stDibs: LU820018475732
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