Transparent enamel basin with eight auspicious patterns

[Transparent Enamel Eight Auspicious Pattern Face Basin]

Transparent Enamel Eight Auspicious Pattern Face Basin, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, with a height of 14cm, a caliber of 47.5cm, and a foot diameter of 34cm
The basin has a folded edge, a gilded rim, and low circular feet. The inner and outer walls of the basin are decorated with flower patterns with silver patches, which are covered with sapphire blue transparent enamel glaze. The silver patterns are indistinctly visible through the enamel glaze, with a hazy beauty. The glaze is also decorated with gold patches, and the inner wall and hem are decorated with eight auspicious patterns and dark eight immortal patterns, respectively, with a glittering golden light
Transparent enamel is a unique craft variety among Canton enamels, characterized by its exquisite and magnificent appearance, making it a tribute. Due to the complexity of production, production has been rare in history, and it is rare and precious that it can be handed down intact to this day