A LARGE CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEACH-SHAPED BASIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
of peach-shaped with generous rounded sides and a lipped rim, supported on a base formed from gilt-bronze gnarled intertwined branches extended on one side forming the handle, brightly enamelled overall with bats in flight amidst multicoloured cloud scrolls, wan symbols and stylised shou characters, all reserved on a rich turquoise ground, the rim gilt
55.7 cm, 21 7/8 in.
Provenance:
Christie's Hong Kong, 28th May 2014, lot 3022.
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of peach-shaped with generous rounded sides and a lipped rim, supported on a base formed from gilt-bronze gnarled intertwined branches extended on one side forming the handle, brightly enamelled overall with bats in flight amidst multicoloured cloud scrolls, wan symbols and stylised shou characters, all reserved on a rich turquoise ground, the rim gilt
55.7 cm, 21 7/8 in.
Provenance:
Christie's Hong Kong, 28th May 2014, lot 3022.