A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted Chinese turquoise porcelain pot-pourri vase late 19th century

the domed lid fitted with a foliate finial above a pierced collar of c-scrolls and acanthus issuing voluted handles centred with berried acanthus shoots, raised on a pierced plinth with acanthus scrolls

This attractive pot-pourri lidded bowl shows signs of age. The main bowl with restored breaks - there are also cracks visible beneath the glaze. The bronze mounts are tarnished as to be expected. The lid has a bronze rim which is currently detached. There are old marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age, again as to be expected. Decorative with porcelain of a pleasing bold colour.
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