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Bronze Dragon
Located in Somis, CA
The dragon is the most important symbol in Chinese culture. A sign used by the Emperors, it
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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Set of Twelve Bronze Zodiac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 12 bronze heads of the Zodiac, each head in a bronze cast, and stamp signed on the bottom.
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Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Man and Woman Bronze Figures After Auguste Louis Lalouette (1826-1883)
Located in New York, NY
Chinese male and female figures in patinated bronze after the French artist, Auguste Louis
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Cast Bronze Statue of Guanyin, The Chinese Goddess of Compassion, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Cast Bronze Statue of the Chinese Goddess Guanyin, Bodhisattva Associated with Compassion
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Early 20th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Three Early 19th Century Chinese Bronze-Mounted Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
A musician’s attendant, a ho ho boy with lotus and an illuminated goddess, all originally kept as pocket charms. Each individually forged and kept close to invoke good fortune, prote...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese Foo Dog - Mythical Chinese Lion - Temple Dog Statue This adorable dog statue would
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Model of an Imperial Dragon
Located in Dallas, TX
A bronze model of an Imperial dragon clasping a pearl.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

1950s Bronze Horse
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A patinated bronze colored horse. Chinese style.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Cloisonné Celestial Cat
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese artisan made this charming cloisonné cat during the Qing Dynasty. Cloisonné is a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of Cast Bronze Asian Fu Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Cast Bronze Asian Fu Lions. Can be use as is as sculptures or made into wonderful lamp
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

An Burmese Bronze Buddha on Stand
Located in Bellport, NY
An imposing large well detailed Burmese Bronze Buddha on a black wood stand.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Hand-Painted Chinese Statue
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A cast iron and bronze hand-painted statue made in China in the 20th century, good conditions
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Iron

Bronze Kylin Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Kylin is a mythical Chinese creature that brings serenity, prosperity and is said to be an animal
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bronze Incense Burner Carp Wise Men Book Chinese Qing
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made piece of art. Very well made. An incense burner made in 3 pieces. Beautiful artifact. Condition: Very good condition. Minimal age sings like scratches, nothing seri...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Pair of Fine Gilt Bronze Buddhisattva Hands
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Fine and Elegant Gilt Bronze Buddhisattva Hands with Black Lacquer Metal Stand, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Ormolu, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Bust Chinese Boy with Hat and Braid. C. Le Van 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze bust of a young Chinese boy with hat and queue hairstyle, braid- signed by C. Le
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
This majestic statue is a portrayal of Guan Yin, an enlightened bodhisattva of infinite compassion well known among East Asian Buddhists. She wears a serene expression and is seated ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Dragon Head Artifact on Custom Stand
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique bronze artifact of a dragon's head, recently polished and mounted on a custom stand.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Horse Sculptures on Custom Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An intriguing pair of polished bronze Asian male and female horse sculptures on custom wood stands
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Child Monk, Adorable
Located in Somis, CA
One of a kind, absolutely adorable, child monk statue. He wears a typical monk's robe with the tile pattern, and a long prayer-bead necklace. He holds a bundle of incense sticks and ...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Han Style Horse
Located in Somis, CA
Exquisite bronze horse in Han style. The craftsmanship is superb with outstanding artistic
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Pagodas
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of midcentury cast bronze decorative Chinese pagodas, each with five levels of pierced
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Serene Bronze Contemplative Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A fine bronze statue depicting Buddha in contemplative mode. The broad face with closed eyes
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A Song Dynasty Archaeological Fragment of a Bronze Buddha s Hand
Located in Astoria, NY
A Song Dynasty large Chinese bronze Buddha's hand on a wooden stand that was once part of a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Buddha
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilt bronze Buddha. China, 20th century. Measures: H: 21cm, W: 15 cm, D: 8 cm.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Shakyamuni Medicine Buddha Bronze Figure, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese bronze medicine Buddha figure, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The Buddha is seated in
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Bronze Asian Buddah Head
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous large bronze Buddha head with original aged verdigris surface. Impressive statement piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

A large bronze alligator
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare, large bronze alligator.. it is realistic and has an imposing posture. The patinated
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Han Style Horse
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Han dynasty bronze horse. Its distinctive style is ancient yet remains modern. Fine
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Southeast Asian Bronze Standing Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Southeast Asian bronze standing Buddha, with hardstone insert in forehead. 10" H x 3.5" W
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Buddha on Lotus Throne
Located in Somis, CA
A large, beautiful bronze Buddha. Flanked by pendulous earlobes, the full face with slender bow
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Young Sakyamuni Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
An exquisite gilt bronze statue depicting a young Sakyamuni Buddha. Seated in padmasana with the
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Wang Jida "Woman Riding a Heron" Bronze, 1988
Located in Astoria, NY
Wang Jida (Chinese, b. 1935), "Woman Riding a Heron", Burnished and Patinated Bronze, signed and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
A bronze buddha from Thailand. This buddha is from c. 1900 and stands 6" tall.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha, Young Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A bronze statue of Buddha seated on double lotus base. Small, youthful face with arched eyebrows
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Qing Dynasty Guanyin Bodhisattva Standing Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
18th-19th century Chinese bronze depicting the Bodhisattva Guan Yin standing robed and holding a
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Massive Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Guardian Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of massive Chinese cloisonné enamel guardian lions; each parcel-gilt and finely detailed with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Enamel

Large Bronze Statue of Amoghapasa Lokeshvara
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large gilt bronze statue of Amoghapasa Lokeshvara. Rare for its size. China, 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Incense Burner in the form of an Elephant in Repose
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully patined incense burner in the form of a reclining elephant. The plant at the top is a lid. There are reticulations below the urn for escaping smoke.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Important Bronze Relief by Cheung Yee
By Cheung Yee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Important bronze relief by Cheung Yee. This master work entitled Fortune 10 is from a small edition
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Late 20th Century Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

"Heavenly Grotto" Chinese Lingbi Stone Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
contemporary lingbi stone from China's Anhui province is paired with a 19th-century bronze Buddha figure from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Natural Specimens

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Limestone, Steel, Bronze

Bronze Buddha Bust On Black Lacquered Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy cast bronze Buddha bust or head on a black lacquered wood plinth. This Tibetan style Buddha
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Busts

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Bronze

Large Pale Green Bronze Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful pale green bronze sitting Buddha statue. The style of the piece is of the Tang dynasty
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Statue of Young Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze statue of Young Buddha. Seated in dhyanasana on lotus throne elevated on a high
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bronze Earth Buddha on Lotus Seat
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful bronze Buddha in the style of Ming dynasty Yong Le Period. Seated in dhyanasana on a
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20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin
Located in Dallas, TX
A early Ming dynasty lacquered bronze statue of the feminine Buddha figure; Guanyin with child
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Foo Lions
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of bronze foo lions. Modeled after the imperial lions that guard
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Tang Dynasty Bronze Buddha, 618AD-907AD
Located in Dallas, TX
they would be when reborn there. In the versions of the sutra widely known in China, Vietnam, Korea
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Monkey Emperor Holding a Fan, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Bronze monkey Emperor holding a fan, 20th century. Originally purchased at Gumps.  
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Early 19th Century Bronze and Cloisonne Buddha
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large early 19th century bronze and cloisonné Buddha of superb quality, the seated Buddha with
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Antique 1820s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Made Cloisonne Foo Dog Statuary - Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of magnificent Chinese Cloisonné Foo Dog are the perfect decor pieces. With beautiful
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Buddha as a Teacher
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful antique bronze statue of Buddha as teacher. Seated in rajalilasana (royal ease) on a
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Silver Bronze Young Buddha Shakyamuni Statue
Located in Somis, CA
An antique silver bronze statue of young Buddha Shakyamuni. Seated on a lotus throne in dhyana with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Tibetan Antique Bronze Tantric Manjusri Bodhisattva Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
following Avalokitesvara. Look at this statue, it shows very detailed bronze carving works on it. You can
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Bronze Sakyamuni Meditation Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely wrought bronze figure, with robes unusually decorated in miniature meditation buddhas
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Solid Black Bronze Pi Xiu Lions Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of heavy, substantial bronze Pi Xiu beasts. These animals are mythical beasts believed to
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Located in Dallas, TX
A large Chinese Ming bronze kyrin shape incense burner. Beautiful and decorative period Ming
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The material was influential in China’s growth and development from roughly 3300 to 1200 B.C. Due to its durability and abundance, bronze was used to make weapons and tools during this time. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze goods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese bronze censer is a decorative bowl fashioned out of bronze metal. Its purpose is to hold burning incense. In addition to bronze, the Chinese made censers out of copper, porcelain and stone. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Chinese bronze censers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, bronze sculptures are indeed cast. The sculptures are made by pouring the molten metal into a cast or mold, and leaving it to set. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of bronze sculptures from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • It means that the sculpture is made from bronze and not a resin
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bronze will begin to patina as it ages, and is a great way to check the age of a bronze piece. Bronze generally uses copper as an alloy, which captures an underlying and beautiful pink color. You can also have a professional determine the age of your bronze sculpture. Shop a collection of antique bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The South Indian dynasty that was the most famous for bronze sculptures was the Chola dynasty, which lasted from the 300s BCE to 1279 CE. Artisans of the time produced sculptures for impressive temples like the Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu, which were constructed during the period. Find a range of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To make his bronze sculptures, Alberto Giacometti first created the form and shape with clay and plaster. He would often revise his model many times before producing the final mold for the bronze. You'll find a collection of Alberto Giacometti art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most famous bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin is “The Thinker,” a depiction of a male figure sitting on a rock, leaning over with his head resting on his chin in contemplation. Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor who many consider the founder of modern sculpture. Many of his pieces are popular in today’s art world. Browse a range of Auguste Rodin art from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.