清乾隆 掐絲琺瑯蓮托八吉祥紋鳳耳抱月瓶清乾隆 掐絲琺瑯蓮托八吉祥紋鳳耳抱月瓶18 3⁄8 in. (46.3 cm.) highDetails A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘LOTUS AND BAJIXIANG’ MOONFLASKQIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)The body is brilliantly enamelled with beribboned Bajixiang, 'Eight Buddhist Emblems', each supported by a lotus blossom borne on foliate scrolls, all reserved on a turquoise ground. The neck is flanked by a pair of openwork phoenix-form handles. 18 3⁄8 in. (46.3 cm.) high Provenance A French private collection (by repute)品相: Cloisonné enamel moonflasks are surprisingly rare. The form, with two large circular 'canvases', permitted the craftsman greater ease to design complex decorative motifs. Compare with a moonflask decorated with chrysanthemums sold at Christie’s London, 20 November 2008, lot 507.