resting on a splayed foot and rising to a slender columnar neck with a lobed 'garlic head' and lipped rim, two sinuous dragons cast in very high relief coiled around the shoulder and neck, the bifurcated tails flattened against the surface, the larger beast looking up as if clambering upwards, the other climbing down, the dragons partially gilt, traces of gilt cloud whorls on the body, the base recessed 

Overall in good condition with a few dents at the rim, wear to the gilding, surface wear, scattered minor dents and pitting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The present vase is notable for its large size. A smaller pair with less pronounced garlic necks are illustrated in Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, London, 1990, pl. 29. Compare a smaller vase with a smooth 'garlic bulb' on a tall foot, sold in these rooms, 21st March 2015, lot 765. See also a related example cast with petals at the rim, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 30th November 2017, lot 497. A pair of silver wire-inlaid examples sold at Christie's London, 12th May 2015, lot 304.