Printed from Woolley & Wallis

Description

A BRONZE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' VASE
19TH CENTURY

Of tall cylindrical form with lion-mask handles, decorated with elongated panels enclosing various plants including the Four Gentlemen or Four Noble Ones (plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum); with bands of formal designs above the foot and under the shoulder, 31cm.