Gilt Silver Dragon Vase

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A gilt silver flask with cloud-and-dragon design: H 39.5 cm, W 28 cm, weight 2121 g. The silver body is partially gilded with raised gilt walking-dragons amid clouds and waves; a short neck is fitted with a wooden stopper. H 39.5 cm, L 28 cm, W 8.5 cm, 2121 g.

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Gilt Silver Dragon Vase

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Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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