A Chinese gold and silver inlaid bronze tapering hexagonal vase

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A Chinese gold and silver inlaid bronze tapering hexagonal vase
with foliate rim and dragon handles, decorated with panels of stylised taotie between lappet cartouches with confronting dragons and geometric motifs, all within borders of ruyi-heads -- 18.in (45.8cm) high, 17th/18th Century Century (old wear).
See Colour Plate 1.