An authentic antique bronze Chinese iron that has seen much usage and wasna€?t for tourists like many on the market.A heavy cast bronze Chinese iron that is shaped like a Tibetan monka€?s hat and would have held hot coals. It has a circular handle with a rounded lip at the end and a hollow center. The body attaches to a flat base with a flange. The flat base shows considerable wear from use. The iron has a dark patina with shiny bronze showing through on the worn base.MEASUREMENTS7a€ (17.8 cm) long x 5a€ (12.7 cm) diameter x 2 ??a€ (5.7 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 14.6 oz (585 g)CONDITIONThere is wear on the base from use. There is a crack near the corner of the bowl at the mouth; this was either from a manufacture flaw or heavy use. It has a dark industrial look.Ita€?s like a metal sculpture with design and a dark patina. My gosh, it sure makes you appreciate the ease of modern electric irons!___________________Item ID: A-1682