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† 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.
£15,000-20,000
清乾隆 銅胎掐絲琺瑯海水瑞獸紋盆

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