A CHINESE CLOISONNE LOZENGE-SHAPED VASE AND COVER

18TH CENTURY

Decorated with six lotus flowerheads, each encircled by scrolling leaves, the neck and shoulder with key fret borders, all reserved on a bright turquoise ground, the gilt metal handles and finial formed as ribbons, 21.5cm. (2)

Cf. Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum, Enamels 4, pp.164-5, no.115 for a related example.