China, 19th century. The sides rising from a short ring foot to the gilt rim, decorated with various birds and flowers as well as a craggy rock to the well with a border of scrolling vines, flowers and dragons framed by concentric circles, the exterior sides decorated with flowers and leafy vines.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, some natural age cracks to the base, wear to gilt. Provenance: German private collection, acquired from a private South German estate in 2012.