An Early Chinese Cloisonne Circular Plaque

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, light blue ground populated with a Daoist sage figure and qilin standing in a garden with lush foliage and fauna, reverse side with wires in swirling designs over a light blue ground.

14 1/2 in. diameter

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia

A more rustic style of cloisonne work not made for imperial household.

Scattered losses to edges and reverse side, larger areas of loss to enamel on reverse side; some scattered areas of discoloration where dirt and soil penetrated the enamels; some exposed wires to reverse side.