A RARE MING GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BASKET
16TH/17TH CENTURY
The lower gilt section cast emulating wicker-work rising to a bulbous pierced upper section enamelled with four lotus borne on meandering scrolls, the recessed neck with a band of rosettes and surmounted with a wide gilt rim applied on either side with thin loop handles, all supported on a gently splayed foot enamelled with small blooms
7 in. (17.5 cm.) high
A RARE MING GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BASKET
16TH/17TH CENTURY
The lower gilt section cast emulating wicker-work rising to a bulbous pierced upper section enamelled with four lotus borne on meandering scrolls, the recessed neck with a band of rosettes and surmounted with a wide gilt rim applied on either side with thin loop handles, all supported on a gently splayed foot enamelled with small blooms
7 in. (17.5 cm.) high
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