This antique Chinese bronze bowl features a slightly flared rim and a tapered body. The exterior is decorated with an incised or low-relief floral scroll pattern, likely depicting chrysanthemums or lotuses amidst scrolling foliage. The metal exhibits a deep, dark brown patina with visible signs of age and wear. The underside features a recessed base with a square four-character seal mark in Kaishu (regular script) that reads "Qianlong Nian Zhi" (Made during the Qianlong Reign), though this is likely an apocryphal mark consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century production.

Details

• Medium: Bronze

• Country of Origin: China

• Markings: Four-character Qianlong mark to base

• Dimensions: 2 x 4 inches

• Condition: Significant aged patina and surface wear consistent with age; interior shows oxidation and mottled discoloration.

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