A French gilt-bronze mounted Chinese porcelain punch bowl, the mounts late 19th century, the porcelain Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, circa 1785

the two snake-shaped handles on either side of a rim mount, the porcelain body painted with figures amongst landscapes, on four scrolling feet joined with ribbon-tied swags, beaded and foliate friezes

45.5cm high, 64cm wide, 46cm deep; 17 7/8 in., 25 1/8 in., 18 1/8 in.