Age: Late Qing, early 20th century

Description: A Chinese 'biscuit' porcelain type turquoise ground vase molded with 5 toed dragons amongst clouds and 'flames'. Chilong form opposing handles. Mid-20th century gilt bronze mounts.

Size: 10 2/4", 27.3 cm. height of vase

Provenance: From a French home

Condition Report: Porcelain vase mounted as a lamp. Two dragon handles. One possibly reattached. The other with a loss to the horn on its head. Some craquelure visible in the glaze with wear dirt and residue in between the molded elements still visible. The vase has been weighted with some type of sand. Which can be heard when the vase is tipped side to side. The base is securely fastened. The top mount is securely mounted, the whole electrified for a European plug. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

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