Lot Essay
Similar Qianlong-marked jardinieres are illustrated in Sekai Toji Zenshu, Shogakukan series, vol. 15, pls. 94 and 95; Liu Liangyou, Guei Yanjiu, p. 126; and Ming Shing no Bijutsu, pl. 191; another now in the Shanghai Museum is illustrated in Selected Ceramics from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hu, pl. 68; other examples sold in these Rooms, 8 October 1990, lot 509 and 18 March 1991, lot 597B