A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Famille Verte Chinese export ceramic planters on stands late 19th century

the rim painted with companions in a landscape, the inside with fish, with dragon cast handles. 

Overall with tarnishing to gilt-bronze and one stand with extensive oxidation to stretcher and finial. The ceramic is in good original condition with the usual minor firing defaults. Some hairline cracks to glaze in places. Very good presentation. Wear to bottom and upper edges consistent with bronze mounting. Three dragon-cast handles not mounted and will need to be re-attached.
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