Large circular dish in cloisonné enamel on copper, China, Qianlong period (1736–1795)

Large circular dish in cloisonné enamel on copper, China, Qianlong period (1736–1795) Circular in shape and slightly concave, with a wide rim, entirely decorated with cloisonné enamel on a turquoise background; the central basin is covered with a dense network of wan (卍) geometric motifs. Punctuated with polychrome flowers and foliage, notably lotuses, peonies, chrysanthemums, and branches of flowering plum trees. The outlines are highlighted with gilded copper wire. The reverse, also ent

Category

Asian art

Location

Paris