Ornate Pair of Chinese Gilt Bronze Double Gourd vase inlaid with resplendent semi-precious stones. Finely cast gilt bronze that is highly decorated in filigreed vines and stone-encrusted lotus blooms. Two Lapis-lazuli inlaid character medallions centered on the top and bottom portions display the word "DAJI" which can mean extremely lucky. The vessels have a splayed foot-base and trumpet-shaped opening. The craftsmanship is superior and the attention to detail is unmatched. Mark on base, incised four script -KaiShu- characters enclosed within square border, Made in The Years of QianLong Reign Period. Dimensions: 8-5/8" H x 4-3/4" Dia (each) Dimensions Height: 8.625in x Width: 4.5in x Depth: 4.5in Medium Gilt Bronze, stones Date Qing Dynasty Condition Report Over all in EXCELLENT condition, with normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dent. Surface traced wear and or declined to gilding; Normal, considering ages and wears. LAUREN Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.