* A Chinese Gilt Bronze Mounted Yellow Glazed Porcelain Covered Vessel

porcelain: qing dynasty (1644-1911)
the vessel formed by two bowls, each carved with dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds above crashing waves, having gilt bronze mounts, the finial cast in the shape of grape fruits and leafy branches, all raised above three splayed foot ending in hoof feet.
Height overall 8 3/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of Henry Stollnitz, New York, New York

Provenance:
Acquired from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries. Inc., December 16-19, 1936

Both the cover and the body are in overall good condition with no apparent chips, hairlines or restoration. These two bowls are likely drilled to the underside. The gilt bronze mounts with minor surface ware, light dust to the recesses.