Paperweight - Bronze
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An antique Chinese bronze paperweight in the form of a Bixi turtle from the Ming dynasty, dating to roughly 1500–1650, weighing 1064 g and measuring 16.5 cm high, 6 cm wide and 11 cm deep, with a well-preserved patina and in good condition.
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A very fine antique Chinese bronze paperweight turtle from the Ming dynasty. The Bixi is characterized as a turtle with dragon horns with a stele on its back. Bixi is one of the nine dragon sons and is known for its immense strength and endurance. The stone on the back is marked with Ming "Ming Xioaling", it commemorates the Ming emperor Hongwu. Dated on the bronze plaque on the back of the turtle. From Ming dynasty and period. The patina is well preserved. Heavy in weight. It was made for the desk.
Condition: good
small signs of use, see photos
light wear from use, see photos
dimensions: 16.5 cm high, 6 cm wide
g weight: 1064 grams
shipping costs worldwide 35 euros
shipping only
intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 business days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 business days
Note!
At the moment it is not possible to ship packages to the United States.
A very fine antique Chinese bronze paperweight turtle from the Ming dynasty. The Bixi is characterized as a turtle with dragon horns with a stele on its back. Bixi is one of the nine dragon sons and is known for its immense strength and endurance. The stone on the back is marked with Ming "Ming Xioaling", it commemorates the Ming emperor Hongwu. Dated on the bronze plaque on the back of the turtle. From Ming dynasty and period. The patina is well preserved. Heavy in weight. It was made for the desk.
Condition: good
small signs of use, see photos
light wear from use, see photos
dimensions: 16.5 cm high, 6 cm wide
g weight: 1064 grams
shipping costs worldwide 35 euros
shipping only
intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 business days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 business days
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1500-1550, 1550-1600, 1600-1650
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