Bronze 'lotus' ewer and cover Chinese, 19th Century the body cast with overlapping lotus lappets, with a pear shaped body supported by a spreading foot, the domed cover surmounted by a knop, base with impressed Xuande seal mark, 21cm high Notes: See Sotheby's Fine Chinese Ceramics & works of art, 6th November 2013, Lot 213 for a similar ewer Condition: the lid does not fit tight to the body. General wear, the spout looks like it might have some minor losses at the top. There is residue near the seam on the base