A large Neo-classical Kalgan jasper palace vase Imperial Lapidary Factory, Ekaterinburg, second half of 19th century in two-parts; upper part of bandeau form with flared lobbed neck, gadrooned lower section with carved laurel leaf border above, front and back with swags of fruits and flowers carved in high relief, all flanked by scrolling handles issuing from a foliate bracket with griffin terminal and ascending towards the lid terminating in split-end foliate scrolls; with small fitted circular domed cover; lower part carved with neoclassical border extending above the carved frieze of leaves over gadrooned stem terminating into a stepped circular pedestal height: 63cm (24 3/4in). This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com