19th century, probably Japanese, with diaper ground and raised champleve decoration of lions and lotus blossoms in polychrome enamels, bottoms are probably later.


7 3/8 in., 11 in. diameter

From the Collection of Norma Mahood, Bluefield, Virginia

Surface wear; some nicks and cracks at rims; discoloration and deterioration to bronze noticeable within the interior wells; probably later bottoms that have been secured to vessel bodies.