Canton enamelled lobed bowl and cover China, 18th century
bowl and cover with moulded petal shaped convex panels, finely painted with sprays of flowers within borders of scrolls, flowerheads and meandering vines, with two S-shaped handles and acorn shaped finial 15cm high, 16.3cm diameter
The form of this bowl and cover is derived from contemporary Moghul jade vessels. It can be assumed that this piece was made in China for the Indian market.