A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL HARDWOOD GOURD-SHAPED VASES, HULUPING

QIANLONG 1736-95

Probably from a throne room set, each carved in relief with fruiting gourd vines with leafy tendrils encircling each bulb, raised on turned flared bases, 37cm. (2)

For another example of a rare Imperial hardwood stand from a throne room set but shaped as an elephant, see lot 449, 18th May 2011 sold in these rooms.