Fine Reference Book for Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Archaic Chinese Bronzes by Christian Deydier

This superbly produced book covers the first known Chinese bronzes through to and including those produced by the Shang Dynasty. It is very well researched and packed full of interesting background information as well as being extensively illustrated. Included are the relatively recent excavations from the Sichuan Culture site at Sanxingdui...

An excellent pictorial reference book focusing on tomb items from China's Golden Age with heavy concentration on Tang and Han Dynasty items, but Eastern Zhou, Warring States, Spring and Autumn, and Qin Dynasty Periods are covered as well. There are over 120 color photos, most pieces are bronzes and/or gilded bronzes, but there are also some jade and early pottery pieces represented as well. The text is also very informative...

A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese cast bronze stand in excellent condition.D:13cm. Sold to Australia

Chinese 19th - 20th Century bronze censer / incense burner . 13 cm wide. 6 cm high. Xuande mark.

Nineteenth century white brass Chinese smoking pipe with carvings on both ends. Size: L. 34.7cm. Condition: No repairs.

Very unusual necklace made with nine (9) handmade metal bells. Each unique bell is separated by thin metal discus spacers. Size end to end: 60 cms or 23 inches. Age: 19th century or earlier.

The Pixiu is considered to be a very powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui. It is also been regarded as a creature with mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. Pixiu craves the smell of gold and silver. Size: 15cm X 10cm. Condition: Perfect

Chinese Qing dynasty 17th - 18th Century bronze censer,Xuande mark. 14 cm mouth rim diameter. 20 cm wide. 1283 gram weight. conditions: smooth dent at the rim.

Heavily cast bronze mirror, decorated with two dragons hunting the flaming pearl. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Diameter 15 cm. Excellent condition and nice patina.

17th Century Chinese Bronze 3 Legged Toad Scholar Water Coupe

It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11cm) wide. It weighs 0.8 Lb.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, dents or cracks.

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17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Scholar Figure

It is 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 1049 gram.

It has loss of patina and gilt, peeling and loss of lacquer, pitting, firing hole, oxidation, maybe missing head accessories, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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16th Century Chinese Bronze Temple Guardian

It is 15 inches (38 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (17 cm) wide at the base. It is 13.5 Lb.

It has manufacture defect of missing metal at the base, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Length: 5 cm (2 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)

Fine Chinese bronze scroll weight of a mythical creature; very well cast and has an excellent patina; red rusts present

An rare an early gilt on bronze Tang-sui votive on four curved feet with vine branches holding seven Buddhas. These images appear early Buddhist iconography representing the Buddhas of the Past. Later these multiple images became one image. This votive was made for personal devotion. See Anthony Lin Exhibition "Icons and Iconoclasts"...

Chinese bronze fu dog incensor, with hinged neck, holding ball under right paw, open mouth for smoke fumes. Bulging eyes and incised lines for fur. on black lacquer wood base.

Handley Collection
Circa 17th century, Ming Dynasty
Size: Height 12 1/2" Width 14 1/2" Depth 7"

16/17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze 8 Arm Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) tall by 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 2319 gram (5.1 Lb).

It has rubbing of gilt, peeling of lacquer, pitting, firing holes, chips, missing one arm, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Some of the photos were taken under the sun.

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Chinese Lacquer Bronze Kwan Yin Buddha Riding Beast,16th Century

It is 10.1 inches (25.6 cm) tall by 6.25 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 1820 gram.

It has pitting, chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An incredible Ming Dynasty large Chinese cast bronze temple in-censor. Sitting atop with turned head an open mouth, sits a fu-dog (Chinese Imperial guardian lions). Well modeled details with high level of craftsmanship...