A Chinese famille rose basin, Guangxu (1875-1908), of circular form with a flat everted rim, the centre painted with phoenixes among peony and other flowers by a rock, enclosed by scrolling flowers within a key fret border to the sides, the exterior with butterflies among melons, tendrils and blossoming branches, 50.5cm diameter 清光绪 粉彩凤凰牡丹纹盆 Condition Report Fully restored with rivets, chips, cracks and losses. Surface scratches, enamel and gilt losses.