An Antique Peranakan / Straits Chinese Brass Bottle with nice incised detail.  Both sides of this bulbous bottle are flattened and illustrate Chinese Characters as well as pictures of a Dragon.  This particular piece was purchased by my American expatriate father in the 1970's in Penang, Malaysia where he owned an Antique Shop.  He purchased from reputable local Antique Dealers who dealt almost exclusively in Chinese and Peranakan antiques  

The original patina of the Bottle remains.  If polish was applied to the bottle it's appearance would change noticeably based on your preference for either a muted piece or a shinier piece.

Bottle Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches wide and 5 inches high.  Weight: 24.4 ounces (1.525 pounds)

Returns accepted if not completely satisfied.

U.S. Residents are required to pay Sales Tax upon purchase based on their local Taxing Jurisdiction.

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Provenance: Collection of Mr. Don T Christensen, Penang, Malaysia