GRAND VASE EN BRONZE ET INCRUSTATIONS OR ET ARGENT, HU
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
GRAND VASE EN BRONZE ET INCRUSTATIONS OR ET ARGENT, HU CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE The vessel is delicately cast with a wide band of taotie masks separated by raised flanges, above stylised blades and below a narrow band of archaistic kui dragons. The splayed foot is similarly decorated with kui dragons, and the pair of handles to the sides are shaped in the form of mythical animal heads. The eyes of the animals are cleverly highlighted with gold inlay, with further intricate details rendered in silver. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high
GRAND VASE EN BRONZE ET INCRUSTATIONS OR ET ARGENT, HU
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
GRAND VASE EN BRONZE ET INCRUSTATIONS OR ET ARGENT, HU CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE The vessel is delicately cast with a wide band of taotie masks separated by raised flanges, above stylised blades and below a narrow band of archaistic kui dragons. The splayed foot is similarly decorated with kui dragons, and the pair of handles to the sides are shaped in the form of mythical animal heads. The eyes of the animals are cleverly highlighted with gold inlay, with further intricate details rendered in silver. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm.) high
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