A CHINESE ENAMELLED BRONZE SQUARE-SECTION VASE

A CHINESE ENAMELLED BRONZE SQUARE-SECTION VASE, FANGGU

LATE QING DYNASTY

Decorated with bands and lappets enclosing taotie masks and other archaistic motifs, the central section with flanges to the corners, with two bird-shaped handles flanking the tall flaring neck, all supported on a spread foot, the base with a four character Xuande mark, 39.7cm, 5.5kg.