†A LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘PHOENIX AND FLOWERS’ DISH

†A LARGE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘PHOENIX AND FLOWERS’ DISH
KANGXI 1662-1722

Decorated with a pair of phoenix flying amidst floral sprays, the reverse with lotus flowers issuing from a leafy stem, all on a turquoise ground and raised on a short foot, 2.8kg, 43.5cm.

Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Metal-bodied Enamel Ware, pl.182, for a cloisonné enamel rectangular dish of a similar design dated to the Kangxi period.

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