A PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL ENAMEL JARDINIERES WITH GARDENSQIANLONG 1736-95The quatrefoil-shaped jardinières painted in coloured enamels with stylised lotus blossoms on a turquoise ground, with key fret borders around the flared feet and the broad rims. Each fitted with a plaque simulating puddingstone and a rich assembly of plants including narcissus, prunus, peony and small rocks, made in ivory, horn, amethyst, coral, lapis lazuli and painted metal, 29cm. (2)Cf. Wan, Wang and Lu, Daily Life in the Forbidden City, p.244, no.376 for a similar single jardinière, see also, Treasures of the Imperial Court, The Complete Collection of the Palace Museum, p.48, no.41. An enamel hat stand painted with the same design as the jardinières is illustrated in Wan Wang and Lu, p.132, fig.183.