A fine Canton enamel cobalt ground basin China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) of circular shape, the centre decorated with flowers and fruit on a turquoise background, the deep, rounded sides and everted rim decorated with fruit and flowers against a vibrant blue background,the exterior with three writhing stylised dragons on a turquoise background. Provenance: Portuguese private collection Sotheby's 17 September 2007 • Amsterdam - European Collections: Paintings, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture and other Works of Art / Lot 649 , , Diameter: 37 cm