Bronze Bottle-shaped Vase, China, 17th Century
BRONZE "CHILONG" DRAGON BOTTLE VASE – CHINA, 17TH CENTURY Description:
Patinated bronze bottle vase from a scholar’s study, dating from the 17th century (Ming-Qing Transition Period).
The piece features a flattened, globular body resting on a short, molded circular base. The long, slender cylindrical neck flares delicately toward a small, rimmed spout. The shoulder and neck are adorned with a superb high-relief decoration depicting a hornless dragon (Chilong) with a sinuous and dynamic silhouette. The mythical creature wraps itself around the neck in an upward motion, its head raised, while its long, forked tail elegantly coils around the body
Patinated bronze bottle vase from a scholar’s study, dating from the 17th century (Ming-Qing Transition Period).
The piece features a flattened, globular body resting on a short, molded circular base. The long, slender cylindrical neck flares delicately toward a small, rimmed spout. The shoulder and neck are adorned with a superb high-relief decoration depicting a hornless dragon (Chilong) with a sinuous and dynamic silhouette. The mythical creature wraps itself around the neck in an upward motion, its head raised, while its long, forked tail elegantly coils around the body
- Period: China 17th century (Late Ming Dynasty / Early Qing Dynasty)
- Patina: Very beautiful, nuanced original patina, brown and dark, attesting to its age (photos taken under bright lighting; it appears darker in person),Natural signs of wear and friction, gilded beneath the base.
- Dimensions: Height: 18.7 cm
- Weight: 555 grams
450 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 18,7 cm
Reference (ID): 1843495
Availability: In stock
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