A famille rose enameled metal ground covered box - China 19th Century

Of compressed globular form raised on a tall spreading foot, the cover embossed in relief with a shou medallion surrounded by auspicious bats that also appear painted amid dense flowering and leafy gourd vines rendered in bright enamels against a rose colored ground that continues on the interior, the underside of the base finished with a coat of white enamel (restored). 14 1/4in (36cm) diameter - Sold for $3,500 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California