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A RARE IMPERIAL BRONZE
'DRAGON' ALTAR VASE
QIANLONG CAST SIX-CHARACTER MARK
WITHIN A RECTANGULAR PANEL AND OF
THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The vase is heavily cast and decorated to
either side with a pair of confronted five-
clawed writhing dragons in pursuit of
the flaming pearl and all amidst vaporous
clouds. The neck is divided into two
registers, each containing a further pair
of dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls
and applied on either side with archaistic
dragon handles supporting loose rings. The
tall flaring foot with a 'cicada' band above
a further band of swirling tendrils and the
reign mark.
12 ¬ in. (32 cm.) high
HK$500,000-700,000
US$65,000-91,000

PROVENANCE
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1990s

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