Bidspirit auction | Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period: A

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period: A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Cloisonné Enamel Chickens - Fashioned entirely from a single block of premium Hetian white jade of exceptionally fine, warm texture — the material is evenly toned, richly lustrous, and smooth to the touch, virtually free of significant fissure or inclusion; even in its time, this would have ranked as tribute-grade stone for the imperial court. The vase retains its original matching cover, topped by a neat, well-proportioned finial; the vessel itself is tall and elegantly formed, defined by soft, flowing contours.