A fine Gold-Splashed Vase with decoration of mythical animals. China, Xuande four-character mark, Kangxi-Qianlong period. photo courtesy Nagel

Cast bronze with applied gold splashes, with an induced patina, and extensive cold-working including the reign mark. H. 27,3 cm - Estimate €. 10 000 / 15 000

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de