19th Century Chinese Bronze Jardinière With Birds and Floral Relief

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An exquisite mid 19th century Chinese bronze jardinière, masterfully cast with a deeply scalloped body and adorned in high relief … Read more An exquisite mid 19th century Chinese bronze jardinière, masterfully cast with a deeply scalloped body and adorned in high relief with elegant birds perched among flowering branches. The scene wraps gracefully around the vessel, with each detail from feathers to blossoms rendered with sculptural precision.

The warm, dark patina contrasts beautifully with the highlighted bronze accents, giving the composition depth and a quiet sense of movement. The form is robust yet refined, with a gently flared rim and footed base finished in a soft golden tone.

Likely intended for use as a jardinière or decorative vessel, this piece is both functional and highly decorative, a superb example of Qing dynasty artistry that brings nature and form into poetic harmony. Circa 1860. See less