19c Chinese bronze plaque PHOENIX in flight

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19th century Chinese bronze fan shaped plaque with low relief depiction of a phoenix in flight over a latticed garden fence with pine clusters above and pomegranate bushes on rocks below. Very nice crisp work, beautiful patina. Set into original rosewood frame carved as scrolling vines with gourds and leaves. Loss to the upper right area, looks like an easy restoration if needed. Original frame is further set into contemporary wooden frame with golden surface. See two companion plaques of dragons in my catalog. Maximum plaque length in sight 10 1/4 inches, frame size 11 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches.

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19c Chinese bronze plaque PHOENIX in flight

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