19th-century gilded bronze Meiping vase

Displaying elegant craftsmanship, this 19th-century gilded bronze Meiping-style vase is distinguished by its meticulous bas-relief decoration. The body features five-clawed dragons, associated with imperial symbolism, winding their way through stylised clouds. The shoulder of the piece is adorned with lotus flowers and foliage scrolls, arranged above a frieze of stylised petals. The lower section bears a four-character Qianlong signature. Measuring 18 centimetres in height and between 6 and 11 centimetres in diameter, this display piece is in very good condition.