CHINA: Rare gilt bronze base composed of two five-clawed dragons intertwined and covered with finely carved scales. Each dragon holding a sacred pearl in one of its claws. Qing period (1644-1911). Size : 9 x 23,8 x 16,7 cm. (Small damages to the dragons' moustaches, two barbels missing) An identical example was sold in Paris (Christie's, December 17, 2019, lot 90). And a second copy also sold in Paris (Christie's, December 10, 2020, lot 166).