A RARE BRONZE-IMITATION ARCHAISTIC HANDLED VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG skilfully modelled after an archaic 'double-beast' (shuangxi) vessel, the baluster body surmounted by a trumpet neck and galleried rim, the lower neck bordered with a raised ridge between a pair of beast-handles flanking the shoulder, applied overall save for the unglazed footring with a deep olive-brown teadust glaze, highlighted with variegated umber and dark brown splashes simulating the patina of a bronze surface, the base with a six-character impressed seal mark within a recessed cartouche 22.1 cm, 8 5/8 in.
A RARE BRONZE-IMITATION ARCHAISTIC HANDLED VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG skilfully modelled after an archaic 'double-beast' (shuangxi) vessel, the baluster body surmounted by a trumpet neck and galleried rim, the lower neck bordered with a raised ridge between a pair of beast-handles flanking the shoulder, applied overall save for the unglazed footring with a deep olive-brown teadust glaze, highlighted with variegated umber and dark brown splashes simulating the patina of a bronze surface, the base with a six-character impressed seal mark within a recessed cartouche 22.1 cm, 8 5/8 in.
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