Antique Chinese Oriental Bronze Gilt Base.
A very high quality antique bronze or Asian reticulated base with a matching gold gilt bronze ring at top that gets inserted. Possibly the base for an important ming porcelain vase or a 17th century celadon vessel. Now heavily tarnished over 125 years old. No breaks cracks or repairs. The O ring is also antique but may have been added later, maybe for a lamp. The base itself has not been modified and may be 18th century. Stylized reticulations. Measuring 8" diameter with 5.5" opening at top.