A gilt-bronze mounted Chinese celadon tapering cylindrical vase, the porcelain Kangxi, the mounts 19th century

with short cylindrical neck, painted in underglaze blue and copper red with deer, a stork and pine trees

Overall in good condition. The brass mount to the top is removable and the rim of the porcelain underneath has a small chip to the lip. There is some scuffing and pitting to the porcelain. The glazed decoration is in good condition with some variation to the colour in the animals. The brasses are slightly tarnished and have some old marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.
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