1750-1820 Of flattened globular form supported on a splayed oval foot ring, with a waisted neck and slightly recessed lip, the sapphire blue layer carved to display an archaistic vase on each main side, one holding a graceful lotus blossom and large leaves, the other containing a fly whisk and lingzhi branch bending horizontally and suspending a basket, the narrow sides carved with a pair of faux lion mask-and-ring handles; all against a cloudy ground suffused with 'snowflakes'. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
1750-1820 Of flattened globular form supported on a splayed oval foot ring, with a waisted neck and slightly recessed lip, the sapphire blue layer carved to display an archaistic vase on each main side, one holding a graceful lotus blossom and large leaves, the other containing a fly whisk and lingzhi branch bending horizontally and suspending a basket, the narrow sides carved with a pair of faux lion mask-and-ring handles; all against a cloudy ground suffused with 'snowflakes'. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
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