A famille verte vessel with silver mountsThe Silver 1878-1945, the porcelain Qing dynasty
The globular body supporting protruding semi-circular handles at the rim and raised atop a waisted foot, the exterior sides enameled in a gnarled branch of prunus blossoms opposing a leafy tuft of chrysanthemums, all rendered in the typical palette of varied hues of greens, reds, brownish lavender and gilt highlights (chip to handle); the .950 sterling silver base with the mark of Emile Puiforcat and retailed by Cartier, (CARTIER, MADE IN FRANCE and EP), with incised collection number 47-173.
6in (15.2cm) width over handles