Chinese Gilt Bronze Cachepot with Floral Relief c.1880–1910

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cachepot with Floral Relief c.1880–1910 A decorative late Qing period Chinese cachepot, cast in bronze with a richly detailed frieze of roses and foliage in high relief. Originally produced for the export market, likely from a Cantonese or northern foundry, circa 1880–1910. The cast decoration retains traces of original gilding, now worn to a soft, mellow tone. The body is of generous proportions and good weight, with a plain lower section and rolled rim. The interior is unlined and shows old signs of use. The base bears an impressed Chinese character mark, likely a workshop or artisan seal, now partially worn but legible in form. This piece would have originally functioned as an indoor plant pot holder — or cachepot — in a wealthy European or colonial household, reflecting a blend of Chinese craftsmanship and Western decorative tastes. Condition: Fair antique condition. Areas of surface wear, minor dents, tarnishing, rubbing to gilding, and patches of verdigris and corrosion as shown. Unpolished, structurally sound, and retaining strong decorative character. Dimensions: 23 cm diameter x 18 cm height