A CHAMPLEVE JARDINIERE, China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
h. 7.5 cm x l. 23.5 cm
With a lobed shape that rests on three small feet, the gilt copper body is decorated with blue, turquoise and red enamels forming lotus flowers; the rim is beautifully chiselled with flowers. It comes with an openwork wooden stand.