Late 19th Century Chinese Bronze Butterfly and Gourds Huluping

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Chinese bronze butterfly and gourds huluping, A double gourd shaped vase, the body is covered in finely carved gourds, vines, … more Chinese bronze butterfly and gourds huluping, A double gourd shaped vase, the body is covered in finely carved gourds, vines, leaves and butterflies in bas-relief, with a border of Ruyi lappets at the lip, a larger border of Ru Yi lappets at the foot, and meander borders at the waist and foot. A six character, Xuande, reign mark is carved to the inset base. Circa late 19th century, no later than early 20th. less