A RARE SMALL CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE VASE
QIANLONG INCISED SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The vase is enamelled on each side of the body with a panel formed by six ruyi-motifs in red enamel, enclosing a pair of kui dragons confronted on a Shou medallion, reserved on a turquoise ground decorated with stylised floral sprays. The neck is encircled by a raised gilt-metal band at the base below two further bands flanked by a pair of bird-form handles suspending loose rings. The
base is incised with the reign mark above the character chao.
4 1/2 in. (11.3 cm.) high, box
A RARE SMALL CLOISONNE ENAMEL SQUARE VASE
QIANLONG INCISED SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN A LINE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
The vase is enamelled on each side of the body with a panel formed by six ruyi-motifs in red enamel, enclosing a pair of kui dragons confronted on a Shou medallion, reserved on a turquoise ground decorated with stylised floral sprays. The neck is encircled by a raised gilt-metal band at the base below two further bands flanked by a pair of bird-form handles suspending loose rings. The
base is incised with the reign mark above the character chao.
4 1/2 in. (11.3 cm.) high, box
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