明末 / 清初 局部鎏金銅龍紋靈芝耳六方瓶

of baluster form and hexagonal section raised on six bracket feet, well cast with two dragons on the midsection and branches bearing lingzhi on the other faceted sides, all accented with gilt, the neck set with openwork gilt handles of foliate lingzhi vines to either side

The vase is in overall good condition. There are minor nicks to the extremities, especially to the thin flanges, with one small section to the neck possibly retouched. There is also light wear to the gilding.
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