M5099
£8,500
Description
A fine Chinese champlevé lobed cushion form stem box and cover with eight relief red enamel lotus flowers on scrolling gilt branches with leaves, encircling a blue and yellow flowerhead on the cover, all on a rich turquoise ground, the interior and base with turquoise lining.
2 3/8 inches, 6.1 cm diameter; 2 3/8 inches, 6.1 cm high.
Qianlong, 1736-1795.
Condition
Available on request.
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