† A LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR BASIN

QIANLONG 1736-95

With shou characters above lotus blooms amongst stylised leaves to the exterior, the centre decorated with aquatic animals including crustacea, a fish, a turtle and a toad swimming through crashing waves, the creatures surrounded by precious objects, with winged horses flying over the sea to the cavetto, the base with lotus flowerheads amidst scrolling foliage, all raised on three scroll feet embellished in relief with bats, the feet perhaps later, 26.5cm.