A gold-splashed bronze vase (cast Xuande mark but Yongzheng period, 1722-1735)

The bronze vase of slender baluster form rising from a stepped base, leading to a waisted neck and everted rim. The body decorated overall with rich and even gold splashes of varying size, set against the deep brown patina.

Description

Dimensions: 34cm high

Provenance:
A private English collection

The bronze vase of slender baluster form rising from a stepped base, leading to a waisted neck and everted rim. The body decorated overall with rich and even gold splashes of varying size, set against the deep brown patina. The recessed base is cast with an apocryphal two-character Xuande mark.

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