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China, gilt bronze vessel, Ming dynasty (Xuande mark, 1426–1435), later, 1700-1800s.

Hexagonal gilt bronze vessel decorated with engraved animal motifs within panels. The underside bears a four-character Xuande mark “宣德年制” (“Made in the Xuande period”). Such marks were frequently used during the Qing dynasty and later as a tribute to the famous bronzes of the Ming period. The vessel displays a rich golden patina with traces of wear and corrosion, testifying to its age and use.

Origin: China

Period: 1700-1800s,with Xuande mark (1426–1435)

Material: Gilt bronze

Decoration: Engraved animal motifs in panels

Dimensions: H. 12 cm, W.25cm

A characterful bronze vessel in which classical Chinese form and decorative art are combined with a historical reference to the highly esteemed bronzes of the Xuande period.

About the Xuande mark:
The Xuande Emperor reigned during the Ming dynasty from 1426–1435 and is particularly celebrated for exquisite bronzes and porcelain. During the Qing dynasty and later, the Xuande mark was often reproduced as a homage to this golden age of artistic refinement, without necessarily being made in the period itself.


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