A LARGE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE VASE QING DYNASTY 17TH/18TH CENTURY

of square section, the baluster body rising from a raised spreading foot and cast in relief with scrolling lotus above a row of bosses and below a band of lappets at the shoulder, the stepped, waisted neck similarly decorated and applied with two C-form handles, issuing from animal masks, with a thin band of key-fret at the flaring rim

This vase is in good condition, but appears to have been re-patinated. There are scratches and minor nicks throughout. There is some minor dents and wear to the footrim.
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