I don't know much about this piece, other than I personally picked it up in China many years ago, somewhere near the Yangtze River, if I recall correctly. I don't know if it is real or a copy, I only purchased it because it looked interesting and different from anything else that I saw while I was there. Many people (by no means experts) have told me that they think it may be real due to the heavy patina and tarnishing on it. I have never tried to clean it in any way and it pretty much looks exactly the same today as the day I found it. I have brought it to several auctioneers to try and get an idea of whether or not it is worth anything and so far no one has been able to tell me anything about it, nor whether or not it is even real. Skinner's told me that they had not seen anything like it before and therefore don't know what to compare it to. This made absolutely no sense to me, and I would have at least expected them to be able to tell me whether or not it is genuine. I would very much appreciate any feed back anyone can give here. Thank you.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Bronze?
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Fair
Date Period
????
Size and dimensions of this item
5.25" x 4.5" x 2.5"
Weight
2 lbs
Long Description
History
I purchased this item many years ago in China, somewhere along the Yangtze River, either Hunan or Hubei Province. I have never attempted to clean it and it is still covered in a lot of dirt.
Price Paid (If known)
approx. 20-50 Chinese Yuan (I think?)
For Sale?
Yes
Re: Antique Chinese copper/bronze double peacock vase/vessel
Hi, check google and put in Jue Vessel and see if you will find something like this, I just posted mine on this site today, very interesting
Good Luck!
Re: Antique Chinese copper/bronze double peacock vase/vessel
Hi, check google and put in Jue Vessel and see if you will find something like this, I just posted mine on this site today, very interesting
Good Luck!
Re: Antique Chinese copper/bronze double peacock vase/vessel
With pieces like this you generally require the services of a specialist appraiser in Chinese metalware. I suggest you contact Sotheby's or Christie's regarding this piece.