6198056 A pair of recumbent deer (gilt-copper & cloisonne enamel) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Qianlong Period (1735-96); length: 24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each deer is shown recumbent on a cloisonne enamel ???loth??decorated with diaper pattern within a key-fret border that is draped over a stand, and is shown with head turned to the side as it grasps a sprig of enameled lingzhi in its mouth. The antlers arch gracefully forward over the pricked ears and the coat, with fine hair markings, is inlaid with florets and spots of lapis lazuli, turquoise and white color. Rising from the back is gilt-copper vapor below a bed of lotus petals that supports a ribbon-tied cloisonne enamel double-gourd vase decorated with wan emblems, shou characters and lotus sprays.); Photo by Christie\'s Images.