A Canton enamel jardinière, 19th century. Photo Bonhams.
Of rectangular form, each side decorated with a central lotus and two facing archaic stylised dragons, reserved on a turquoise blue ground with floral sprays, the flat rim with key-fret pattern, the body raised on bracket feet, (some damages), 10.7cm high, 34.2cm wide, 21.2cm deep. Estimate£500 - 700 (€600 - 840)
Bonhams. ASIAN ART. 26 Mar 2014, Edinburgh - www.bonhams.com