From Qianlong period with mark exquisite bronze vase with Ruyi handle. Fine Chinese Bronze Carved Ruyi Vase 227*105*90(mm) 8.94*4.13*3.54(in) Weight 1.37 lbs/620 g Tips about Bronze Bronze is some of the most important pieces of Chinese art, warranting an entire separate catalogue in the Imperial art collections. The most highly prized are generally the sacrificial and wine vessels. Since the bronze item is cast in the lost wax way, each piece of bronze art craft is unique.From Private German collection .