An unusual gilt-bronze-mounted Chinese white porcelain flask Early 18th Century

the mounts Regence, Early 18th Century

Very good overal condition. When backlit one can see that there is over-painting covering restoration to at least half of the bottle and to the end of the spout; the figure appears to be in good condition but has slight over-spray to half of his face from where the bottle has been restored.
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