An 18th C archaic bronze-form vase of squared baluster shape, the neck rising to a gentle flare with a protruding band just below the mouth-rim and opposing dragon headed ring handles with pendant rings.  The neck decorated in relief with a shou medallion surrounded by the wufu. On the shoulder of the vase is a collar of linked ruyi heads above two opposing bifurcated chilongs centered on the body which rests on a splayed foot. The vase is covered in a thick olive toned celadon guan-type glaze. The bottom also glazed with the foot rim coated in an iron wash as is the lip of the vase.
清代 Qing dynasty, 乾隆 Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Height:  11 1/2" (29.2cm)
Provenance:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, No. L1780/65; Vermeer & Griggs Collection, No. 1439
Please refer to item #GU-309-1439 when inquiring.
 

Reverse Side of Vase

Side View of Vase