Of the ovoid body carved with lobes simulating textile pleats, vase molded in the form of a ribbon-tied pouch, is superbly enameled overall with an abundance of naturalistically rendered flowers and leaves, the wide variety of floral species including lotus, peony, prunes, chrysanthemum, rose, aster, dahlia, orchid, morning glory, hydrangea and lingzhi, with gilt borders encircling the mouth rim and above the foot, Qianlong mark. Qing dynasty. H: 18 cmProvenance: Important private collection, Dallas, Texas.