!Antique Chinese Bronze Signed Tooled & Reticulated Hot Coal Hand Warmer

Description

Antique Chinese Bronze Signed Tooled Hand Warmer, Hot Coal Portable
Here is a beautiful antique Chinese hand warmer, made of thick brass or bronze
Reticulated top lid with open work floral ornamentation, swiveling handle
Hand chased ornamentation with dragons on either side
Used to warm the hands during the cold wither months, meant to be a portable way of carrying hot coals or embers without scalding
Well signed - on the underside with a six-character Xuande reign mark (1426-1435), but made in the 1800's. Also - on the side of the handle with a single character
Antique, 19th century China
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Measurements:
Approx. 5" x 4" x 4.75" high with handle
Weighs about 12 oz.
Condition:
Very Good overall. Please see
photos below. All original. Dark patina, developed over time
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