A large French gilt-bronze-mounted Chinese green celadon vase in Louis XV style, 19th century

with a gilt-bronze rim cast with acanthus, scrolls and elliptical motifs, the porcelain with stylised Greek key neck above an alternating foliate band, the baluster body with a honeycomb motif with cloud handles with boldly scrolled acanthus leaf and bullrush cast handles on a pierced base cast with scrolls, acanthus leaves and stylised scallopshells

In good orginal condition. There is a crack in the neck of the vase with a minor chip revealing the porcelain. The piece especially the gilt-bronze is dirty and would benefit from a clean according to taste. The quality of the gilt-bronze is very good and finely cast. Once cleaned this will look absolutly stunning.
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This magnificent celadon vase is rare not only its size but also the quality of the casting and chasing of the gilt-bronze mounts and takes it inspiration from the mounted Oriental porcelain popularised by the Parisian marchand-merciers in the 18th century.