Lime Ground Poem Vase, China, probably 19th c.? Double gourd vase with bronze mounts imitating relief applications in the form of a 5-foot base, matching curved cartouches with poem calligraphy and affront qilongs, stylized cloud bands on the sides. The neck with a collar of sword pommel ornaments and an archaic relief. A gold-stamped Qianlong seal mark embossed under the base. Gold slightly rubbed in places, h. 22 cm.