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Dimensions: Height 12" Width:5.5"Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor Reign period, Lustrous gilt bronze wine pot. Potted in a generous globular shape, having baluster shape body, bulbous belly everted the tall cylindrical neck toward flared and banded rim. Raised on a footed base, with the curved hand elevated widely, balanced with a loop handle from the upper neck to lower body and a thumb piece. The dome lid with finial bud. All reserved hand carved ornamentations are rendered in gilt bronze base color which decorated with flowers blooms interspersed with scrolling fresh foliage in salubrious garden landscape on the center belly. The neck, the dome, and the handle adorned with scrolling interlocking foliage and peony flowers blooms. The Peony is most important in Chinese culture. This stunning flower is an official emblem of China, and it plays a big role in many holidays and religious traditions. It’s the flower with the longest continual use in Eastern culture, and it’s tied in deeply with royalty and honor in those societies. The Chinese name for Peony even translates to “most beautiful”. The Peony’s thick ruffled blooms and ability to return spring after spring for 100 years or longer gives it magical qualities to the gardener and floral enthusiast alike. This iconic flower has become a major cultural tradition in some countries. The Peony is mainly known for representing ideas and values like: Honor, especially for people who are bringing honor to their entire family through success, Wealth and riches, Romance and romantic love, with a particular focus on love between two strangers, Beauty in all forms. The bronze is bright and lustrous as the light is easily reflected from the well-polished surfaces. The plaques split in the middle section, and fitted perfectly upon each other. There is a light grey patina noted in several creases. The bronze is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous, the shape is uniformly proportioned. The Under-base bears reign mark, a six seal script characters reign mark, Made In The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of The Great Qing Dynasty.