Qianlong Period,Qing Dynasty,A Pair Of Solid Gold Filigree Garlic‑Shaped Vases Set With Gemstones And Coiled Dragon Motifs

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Dimensions：Height 20cm(7.87in),Diameter 20cm(7.87in),Single Weight 1024g,18th‑19th Century Condition & Provenance：This matched pair remains in spectacular condition.The delicate gold filigree has no broken or loose threads,all original gemstones and pearls stay firmly mounted with no replacements or modern solder repairs.The gold retains its rich glowing patina built up over generations.It comes from a long‑established private family collection based in Miami,Florida.An American diplomat acquired these treasures during his overseas posting across Asia back in the 1960s.They were carefully preserved within the family for decades and have never appeared on the auction market,with no conservation treatment ever performed Description：This imperial matched pair represents the pinnacle of court‑made Chinese goldwork during the Qianlong reign.Craftsmen from the Imperial Workshop pulled fine gold wire and wove them into elaborate filigree backgrounds across the entire surface.The elegant garlic‑neck form features a boldly sculpted coiled dragon winding dynamically up the slender neck with every fine scale rendered sharply.The rounded bulbous body is divided into individual openwork panels,each panel finely chased with a flying dragon chasing a flaming pearl set at its center with a vivid red gem.Natural rubies,purple tourmalines and antique pearls are evenly inlaid around the vase body,accompanied by raised cloud carvings along the borders.The base is also fully decorated with a radiant lotus pattern woven from ultra‑fine gold filigree.This masterpiece combines hammering,drawing,filigree work,granulation,soldering,jewel setting and chasing into one luxurious imperial treasure.Pairs of intact palace‑grade gold vases like this are extremely scarce today.They mark the absolute peak achievement of ancient Chinese metal craftsmanship,carrying tremendous historical importance and elite collector appeal

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