Ming Dynasty Fine Cast Copper Square Dragon Ear Furnace
Ming Dynasty Fine Cast Copper Square Dragon Ear Furnace[Specifications] Height 7.5cm Diameter 14.2×10.8cm Ear Distance 19.5cm Weight 1.35kg[Inscription] "Made in the Jiajing Period of the Ming Dynasty" six-character regular script inscription, which should be refined after casting, with simple fonts, smooth bottom with inscriptions, and elegant and graceful.[Shape] The copper furnace is square, with a wide mouth and a narrow belly, generous and elegant, with two dragons poking their heads at the mouth edge, with curved bodies, very vivid, and the dragon heads and eyebrows are clear. The four-shaped folded feet show superb craftsmanship.[Skin color] The whole is golden chestnut jade, with uneven sparkling, and the skin is warm. This furnace should be gently warmed and lightly handled. After a while, it will be full of brilliance.[Copper quality] The copper is golden, with a dense texture and a steady sound when tapped lightly. It is indeed a fine copper casting.
Condition Report: in good condition
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Ming Dynasty Fine Cast Copper Square Dragon Ear Furnace[Specifications] Height 7.5cm Diameter 14.2×10.8cm Ear Distance 19.5cm Weight 1.35kg[Inscription] "Made in the Jiajing Period of the Ming Dynasty" six-character regular script inscription, which should be refined after casting, with simple fonts, smooth bottom with inscriptions, and elegant and graceful.[Shape] The copper furnace is square, with a wide mouth and a narrow belly, generous and elegant, with two dragons poking their heads at the mouth edge, with curved bodies, very vivid, and the dragon heads and eyebrows are clear. The four-shaped folded feet show superb craftsmanship.[Skin color] The whole is golden chestnut jade, with uneven sparkling, and the skin is warm. This furnace should be gently warmed and lightly handled. After a while, it will be full of brilliance.[Copper quality] The copper is golden, with a dense texture and a steady sound when tapped lightly. It is indeed a fine copper casting.
Condition Report: in good condition