Our client's Qing dynasty Chinese vase with beautiful blue/red/violet flambe glaze with gilt bronze mounts measures an impressive 18 1/4 by 10 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches and is in very good condition. It has a baluster shape and four-lobed body (a rare shape for a gu vase of this style which are more commonly rectangular-shapped) and later French foliate bronze handles, base and rim. Underside shows worn jian ding certified Chinese export approval seal. Bronze has a French bronze application mark in form of an oval with crown over crossed flame and sheath of wheat over year 1866.
Provenance: Christie's.
In very good condition. Rubbing/oxidation wear to the gilt surfaces. Dirt in crevices. Scuffs and scratches. Old repair to porcelain of one handle as shown in our closeup.
Prior to using "buy it now" please contact us so we may confirm availability, as our client has this item for sale in their gallery where it may sell at any time. Thank you.Item RS-025. Item sold as-is. All sales final.
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