A cloisonné-enamelled and gilt-bronze vase. Qianlong

Of rectangular section, fashioned with a waisted neck resting on a wide shoulder tapering to a narrow base, supported on a pedestal foot, the body decorated with a wide band of stylised-scrolling chilong, between a narrower chilong band, and band of upright blade lappets, leaves and pendant ruyi, the neck similarly decorated with a band of upright lappets and leaves, the shoulders set with opposing lion mask handles suspending loose rings, the mouthrim, footring, handles, and borders all finished in gilt. 23cm (9in) high. Sold for HK$240,000

清乾隆 掐絲琺瑯螭龍獅耳方瓶

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