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Each flat circular base is cast attached to a vertical high arch, surmounted by a pair of gilt bronze dragon-heads formed in between a rectangular aperture for suspension from the saddle, the peripheral sides finely decorated with stylised dragon in blue, red, yellow, and white enamels against a turquoise-ground.

China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795).

Height : 15.5 cm / 6.1 in.
Diameter : 13 cm / 5.1 in.

Provenance:
French Private Collection.