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Standing 5.3 cm tall and weighing 135 g, this weight is a solid, well-preserved example of traditional Shan or Burmese metalwork used in the regional opium trade.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146012340573,"sku":"OG0001","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/mwHSDEdZlfjVSFuIfc9oAt3yASx7h6RDyzo9sztAeM8.webp?v=1775855622"},{"product_id":"burmesisches-bronze-vogel-opium-gewicht","title":"Burmese Bronze Bird Opium Weight","description":"A cast bronze opium weight from Burma in the form of a stylized bird, likely a rooster, duck or mythical bird figure, standing atop a bell-shaped base. The bird features a pointed crest, prominent round eye, and folded wings pressed against its rounded body. The dome-shaped base is decorated with an incised horizontal band containing short vertical marks. The weight has a dark grey-brown patina with traces of green verdigris on the lower base, consistent with aged bronze. Standing 4.1 cm tall and weighing 79 g, this compact trading weight shows a smooth, worn surface from handling.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146138890589,"sku":"OG0020","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/0PlDuiwoljweNY7SHJCLZ5ziz3NkXVCMUhKHEVIm6D0.webp?v=1775856166"},{"product_id":"chinesischer-kupferkessel-mit-deckel-und-bogenbugeln","title":"Chinese Copper Cauldron with Lid and Bail Handles","description":"A substantial Chinese copper cauldron with a fitted flat-topped lid, dating to the 18th or 19th century. The bulbous body stands 21 cm tall with a 18.9 cm opening and rests on a flat base of nearly equal diameter. The exterior retains a green-grey tin wash with extensive verdigris patina, while the interior reveals the original copper surface with scattered green oxidation and visible solder repairs. Two swing bail handles are mounted on either side via riveted iron brackets with ring loops, showing darkened age patina. The lid fits snugly within a stepped rim and is secured with small rivets around its circumference; the piece weighs 1.565 kg.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146183586141,"sku":"MD016","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/w-KYGTnBPBCM4bwSlyipAetA1XS2xKYLi0q1TimY6P4.webp?v=1775856427"},{"product_id":"chinesische-gusseiserne-pferdesteigbugel","title":"Chinese Cast Iron Horse Stirrups","description":"A matched pair of Chinese cast iron stirrups from the 18th century, standing 17.5 cm tall and 12.5 cm wide with a combined weight of 0.76 kg. Each stirrup features an arched bow with a rectangular strap slot at the crown and a flat oval foot plate with a keyhole-shaped central opening for leather attachment. Incised circular and scroll motifs decorate the upper arch on either side of the strap slot, visible beneath layers of age. The surfaces carry heavy mineral patina in cream and tan tones over dark oxidized iron, with scattered rust pitting consistent with centuries of age. Both stirrups remain structurally intact with no cracks or breaks.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146340872541,"sku":"MD0009","price":760.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/5wW7yNsDzPffTfK9tMu_XNWLW_s2UahvHb03x4q1kqY.webp?v=1775857014"},{"product_id":"chinesisches-bronze-rauchergefass-mit-henkel","title":"Chinese Bronze Incense Burner with Handle","description":"This rectangular censer is crafted from bronze with rounded corners and a grey-white patina showing centuries of oxidation. A hinged swing handle arches over the body, attached via integrated side lugs. The removable lid features a fine honeycomb perforation grid designed to disperse incense smoke, with darkened residue visible on the underside from extensive use. The interior shows rust-colored incense residue and a green-brown patina consistent with prolonged heat exposure. Measuring 11.5 cm long, 8.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm tall, and weighing 0.555 kg, this portable burner dates to 18th–19th century China.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146353258845,"sku":"MD0002","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/Ge_9EHmUUEi0gFZrFLRfXgXE3MWAbPycSl58rrze794.webp?v=1775857266"},{"product_id":"bronze-bambus-rauchergefass-mit-sockel","title":"Bronze Bamboo-Form Incense Burner with Stand","description":"This two-part Chinese bronze censer features a rounded body with a flared rim, two raised bamboo-form handles, and three bamboo-joint legs, resting on a separate openwork scalloped stand. The vessel stands 10.3 cm tall with an opening diameter of 11 cm and a base diameter of 10 cm, weighing 271 g. A rich brown patina covers the surface, with visible wear marks and dark residue inside the bowl from use. The underside bears a recessed six-character square seal mark reading Made in the Xuande reign of the Great Ming in seal script. The separate stand displays greenish verdigris patina, contrasting with the warmer tones of the censer body.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64146363384157,"sku":"MD0005","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/V0ZxjEfRt4foU0AVKd1no9Pk3EVV5TRZRLc2bxBuqY.webp?v=1775857567"},{"product_id":"chinesisches-messing-rauchergefass-mit-fu-hund-bekronung","title":"Chinese Brass Censer with Foo Dog Finial","description":"A substantial square-bodied Chinese incense burner cast in brass, standing 23.5 cm tall and weighing 1.49 kg. The vessel follows the archaic fangding form with four splayed legs, a stepped rectangular body, and two large wing-shaped handles rising from the sides, all engraved with prunus blossom and vine motifs. The central panel bears an incised archaic seal script inscription. A removable pyramidal lid is surmounted by a cast foo dog (shishi) finial with an open mouth and upturned tail. The piece exhibits age-related patina and wear throughout, with one handle loosened from use.","brand":"Galerie Taiping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64150797746525,"sku":"MD0008","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/6724\/8733\/files\/5Q78K_VLoLT2n_uVAyZnFFBIo0RmYGrLRWAMeeTsMNk.webp?v=1775928492"}],"url":"https:\/\/galerie-taiping.com\/en\/collections\/metallgegenstande.oembed","provider":"GALERIE TAIPING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}