A large bronze Chinese moon flask

18th/19th Century

Of flattened globular form, the cylindrical neck applied with twin dragon handles, the front applied in high relief with ducks perched amid lotus pads, the reverse with a fruiting vine, within bowstring and fret borders against a ground of archaistic motifs.

40.5cm high

Condition Report

Part of the fruiting vine missing, revealing an irregular hole to the middle of the reverse side. General wear throughout including surface pitting and dints. Foot slightly dented on both sides.

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