A heavy cast bronze vessel of bulbous form, designed as a decorative jardinière or planter. The piece features a wide, flared rim and is supported by a circular pedestal base. The exterior is decorated with an applied floral sprig in high relief, alongside hand-incised stylized ruyi or cloud scrolls. These incised lines contain traces of a white pigment or aged residue. The vessel is unsigned and exhibits no visible maker marks or inscriptions.
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