Yongzheng/Qianlong The circular domed cover decorated with a central black square with four sections containing the qian trigram for heaven, the endless knot, yin yang, and flaming pearl, surrounded by mythical animals including a phoenix, chilong, bat and crow, interspersed with floral scrolls, the sides with a band of cranes and peaches, the rim with a band of black florets outlined in gilt, the box similarly decorated, the interior and base imitating the Japanese sprinkled gold nashiji technique. 38.5cm (15 1/4in) diam. (2).