well potted, the vessel comprising three orbs of diminishing size, the largest of globular form supported on a low foot, the center globular, and the top section pear-shaped rising to a slender neck and slightly flaring rim, all richly enameled and gilt, the bottom section with a wide cloud collar of pendent panels boldly outlined in black enclosing leafing camellia scroll on a green ground, surmounted by a diaper pattern reserving emblems of the 'four accomplishments' around the shoulder, the central section with four rectangular panels depicting figural and narrative scenes against a coral ground with chrysanthemum meander, the upper bulb enclosing four circular panels depicting insects among flowers or landscapes on a pale green stippled ground with lotus meander, the neck with stylized shou characters, a row of lappets and a further floral border encircling the rim, the base white-glazed Height 28 in., 71.1 cm
well potted, the vessel comprising three orbs of diminishing size, the largest of globular form supported on a low foot, the center globular, and the top section pear-shaped rising to a slender neck and slightly flaring rim, all richly enameled and gilt, the bottom section with a wide cloud collar of pendent panels boldly outlined in black enclosing leafing camellia scroll on a green ground, surmounted by a diaper pattern reserving emblems of the 'four accomplishments' around the shoulder, the central section with four rectangular panels depicting figural and narrative scenes against a coral ground with chrysanthemum meander, the upper bulb enclosing four circular panels depicting insects among flowers or landscapes on a pale green stippled ground with lotus meander, the neck with stylized shou characters, a row of lappets and a further floral border encircling the rim, the base white-glazed Height 28 in., 71.1 cm
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