Origin: China. Dynasty: Ming dynasty. Date: 17th c. Technique: Copper bronze with gildingAnd cloisonné. Description: The bulbous vase isAssembledAt the shoulder, justAs the base isAttached withA foot ring. Phoenix birds fly onA blue backgroundAnd in between four-footed mythical creatures with spotted fur crouchAnd walk. The background is filled with dense tendrils, some of themArchaic in form. The motifsAreApplied in fields,And someAre partly cut off. The two separately made tube-shaped handlesAre setAt the neck with two sticks each. The upper third is provided withAnAdditional smooth inner wall, whichAlso forms the double lip. Measurement: Weight 3900g. Height 37cm. Condition B. Old lead repairs.