A CLOISONNE ENAMEL RECTANGULAR TRAY MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

with steep sides, enameled to the center with three large lotus blooms borne on a leafy stem, the details well picked out in red, blue, yellow, green and white enamels, all reserved on a turquoise-blue border with a classic scroll to the sides and a cloud motif to the base, the rims gilt

In excellent general condition, with small characteristic pitting to the enamels and minor flaking. Two circular losses to two corners of the interior, possibly burst enamel bubbles. Wear and rubbing to the gilt rims.
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