A CHINESE CLOISONNE 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' BOTTLE VASE

A CHINESE CLOISONNE 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' BOTTLE VASE

LATE QING DYNASTY

Decorated with a continuous scene of various birds and insects amidst blossoming magnolia, peony and other flowers, with a band of fish to the shoulder, the neck decorated with two dragons contesting a flaming pearl between crashing waves and ruyi-heads, the vase raised on a metal base pierced with scrolling motifs, 46.5cm overall, 5kg.