A PAIR OF CLOISONNE BUTTER LAMPS MING DYNASTY, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY

each with slightly flared straight sides above a narrow beaded stem supported on a domed base, the exterior with classic stylized lotus scroll above a narrow band of chilong, the stem with a central band of small florets between ruyi heads and pendant leaves, the base with further lotus over a band of lappets encircling the foot, the interior of the cups and base gilt (2)

Christie's New York, 22nd March 1999, lot 68.