Unusual Brass, Chinese buying Brass Dish, Crane Stork Bird, Dragon Border, Chinoiserie, Six Character Mark, Wall Hanging, Decorative Brass, Rare

On offer is this lovely collectible brass dish. It's in good condition overall, the brass metal shines up well still - there are a number of light manufacturing flaws to the metal itself as well as light scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. The reverse side has been altered with the addition of a soldered wire hanging piece and sticky protective pad but as shown all adding to the aged charm and character of the piece.

It's of traditional form, beautifully decorated with a central design showing a crane/ stork bird and a border surround of majestic dragons.

The reverse side has notably darkened with years of tarnish. Marked with a very crude apocryphal six character Xuande "Ming" reign mark - this piece however is much much later in date! Circa early 20th century, Chinese, produced for the 'Western' market.

It measures 26cm (10 and 1/4 inches) outer diameter, 13.5cm (5 and 1/4 inches) inner diameter and despite the condition issues raised is ready to be collected and enjoyed once again!

The postage quote is for "Tracked Airmail". I also buying offer combined postage options so please do get in touch if you're interested in more than one item/ lot.

As always all my shop items are open to offers - I can "reserve" an item for you and accept layaway payment options to suit every budget.

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