Vintage Chinese Bronze Bowl

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A small, deep-bellied bronze or vessel with a dense, all-over textured pattern of interlocking spirals and medallions, giving the surface … Read more A small, deep-bellied bronze or vessel with a dense, all-over textured pattern of interlocking spirals and medallions, giving the surface a richly tactile, almost woven quality.

Two loop handles rise from the rim in a stylized animal-head form, with pointed ears and a ring held in the mouth, a classic motif in East Asian bronze work. The piece stands on three small feet, each capped with a sculpted animal or mask motif.

The interior and underside show a deep black-brown patina, while the exterior retains warmer grey-bronze tones in the raised areas. A square seal mark is stamped into the base, likely a maker’s or workshop mark. See less