A glazed beaker with raised relief and polychrome enamel decoration

A glazed beaker with raised relief and polychrome enamel decoration
14th/15th century, the enamel decoration possibly later
The exterior walls molded in subtle raised relief with vertical ribs and a line of tiny circular bosses below the rim, the glaze covering the exterior and interior with four spur marks visible on the circular floor; the enamel decoration drawn in iron red with bands of coins, composite lotus flowers on leafy tendrils and jeweled lappets, the designs highlighted in yellow and green enamels and brown wash applied to the recessed base within the wide foot.
5in (12.7cm) diameter
4in (10cm) high