This lot is of a octagonal form, the rounded sides rising sharply to a flared rim, painted on the exterior with cloisonn? enamel the bajixiang tied with curling ribbons amidst scrolling clouds and plump peaches, the rim with a border of stylised cloud swirls, all supported on three lemon-yellow cloud-shaped feet

Tibetan Buddhists make use of a particular set of eight auspicious symbols, bajixiang (ashtamangala), in household and public art. Some common interpretations are given along with each symbol. Not only do these attributes, these energetic signatures, point to qualities of enlightened mindstream, but they are the investiture that ornaments these enlightened qualities.