Large Antique 19th century Chinese bronze baluster bowl heavily decorated, c 1890

  

About the item: Large and very heavy 19 th century Chinese bronze baluster bowl, c 1890. Beautifully cast and decorated with birds and standing on raised fo dog / lion feet. It has good colour/patina, but with some evidence of marking/verdigris/oxidation to the metal.

Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item. Size: 25.5 cm tall x 27 cm wide, weighing approx 5.3 kg. I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin.

After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell and have established'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques. These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African, Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques. I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied.