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White Brass Five Blessings Chinese Brazier, c. 1850

About the Item

Filled with burning coals, this finely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the hands of a wealthy lady on a cold winter's night in northern China. The portable brazier is hand-wrought of white brass with a rounded body, two arched handles and an intricately-pierced lid. Surrounding a central shou character, five bats fly with outstretched wings , representing the Five Blessings of old age, wealth, health, virtue, and peace. Some discoloration and significant oxidation on the interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 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: CCLM0061stDibs: LU820037991082

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