Large Chinese Ming gilt bronze Zun vase, sturdily repoussed in a bulbous body, gracefully waisted and tapering toward neck leading to a wide opening, raised on a splayed footed base. The vase characterized by two gilt phoenix spreading its wings applied on the collars, its tails draped on the belly, and the neck curved projecting both heads giving wider appearance. The central body decorated in gilt cloisonne enamel works with two descending blue dragons in pursuits of centralized flaming pearls amidst fumes and clouds, all sets against pale-turquoise-blue ruyi clouds diapers. bordered with various auspicious motif and floral bands. Mark on base, embossed a four seal script -KaiShu- characters mark, enclosed within square frame border, Xuande Reign Period.Dimensions: 21" H x 14-1/2" Diam.