A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE CUP 18TH CENTURY The lobed body formed as a flowerhead

A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE CUP

18TH CENTURY

The lobed body formed as a flowerhead, cast in relief with six panels enclosing various trees and flowers, including prunus and peony, with birds perching amidst some of the branches, the sides with two handles shaped as sculptured chrysanthemum, with incised decoration to the everted rim, all raised on a gently spreading foot, 9cm, 101g.