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base with six character seal mark of the Tongzhi emperor, enamel decoration of floral patterns and dragons on footed base and exterior, interior with central scene featuring courtly figures and attendants in front of mountainous landscape, base also marked with accession numbers, 2-3/8 x 9-1/2 in. diameter
Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
some anomalies and pinholes, slight loss to enamel and gilt, wear to base
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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania