Cloisonne Enamel Flower
Receptacle with Design 
of Phoenix, Crane and 
Deer Enjoying the Spring
Ching-t'ai period (A.D. 
1450-1456)
Ming Dynasty
Height           18.6cm
     This cup-shaped vessel 
has seven apertures at the 
mouth and three legs with 
auspicious animal decor.  
The belly is decorated with 
crane, deer, bamboo, magic 
fungus and Taihu rock motifs, 
and incorporates an openwork 
gilded hydra.