China, c. 1800. Of circular cushion form, supported on a short straight foot, with gilt rims. Finely decorated in bright enamels to the cover with a central flowerhead surrounded by lotus blossoms borne on leafy scrolling vines, repeated on the sides of the box, all against a turquoise ground, the recessed base and interiors of a slightly darker blue enamel.

Provenance: London trade.
Condition: Good condition with some wear and manufacturing flaws including expected pitting. Few dents mostly to the inner rim, surface scratches, tiny nicks, minor flaking with few associated small cracks, losses, and old touchups to enamel on the interior.

Weight: 282.1 g
Dimensions: Diameter 9.6 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, Knightsbridge, 5 November 2019, lot 560
Price: GBP 2,550 or approx. EUR 3,800 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A cloisonne enamel circular box and cover, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and floral decoration. Note the size (8 cm) and later incised Qianlong mark.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 18 September 2007, lot 148
Estimate: USD 6,000 or approx. EUR 8,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A cloisonne enamel circular box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and lotus decoration.