A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Wine Cup, 20th Century. - A Chi...

Estimate

£400 - £500

A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Wine Cup, 20th Century. -

A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Wine Cup. This hexagonal vessel features a flared hexagonal rim, a tapering body, and a circular raised foot. Its exterior is elaborately decorated with raised, sinuous mythical creatures, identified as dragons or 'loong' beasts, set against a background of finely incised geometric patterns, likely a leiwen or keyfret motif. The object is crafted from a yellowish metal, consistent with gilt bronze, and exhibits a rich, aged patina.

H: Approximately 9.1cm

Provenance: Private collection based in West London.