Brown-glazed Porcelain Square Gu Vessel

Description:

Brown-glazed Porcelain Square Gu Vessel, China, possibly modeled after a bronze prototype with broken flanges, decorated with relief dragons and lappets of animal heads, six-character Qianlong mark on base, ht. 7 7/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

in good condition with minor glazing flaws revealing porcelaneous spots.


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