Nice Chinese Brass

Originally Posted by elfof4sky

I'm trying to figure out what this thing is and if it has any collector value or what. It's very brass and has chinese(i don't know exactly) characters. I won't say what I think it was from for fear of biasing opinion. Thanks. Oh and if you can refer me to a place that might also tell me what it is would be appreciated.....er, how do I add a pic? I usually click attach but I only see something about a url?

If it's old looking you might try taking it into an antique shop and see what they have to say, Might be able to tell you a little history on it. There is consignment shops around also after you find out about it.