Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Dish

Late Qing Dynasty (19th-20th Century)

Of lobed form with a pink enamel ground and a central medallion featuring a dragon and phoenix in flight among swirling clouds—representing the emperor and empress, and symbolizing harmony and auspicious union. The border is decorated with Buddhist emblems or the 'Eight Auspicious Symbols' (bajixiang) cartouches, framed within a lobed rim, which is typical of decorative enamel wares from the Qing period. The technique and style are consistent with Canton (Guangzhou) enamelware or cloisonné-on-copper decoration, made for both domestic use and export.