A very charming Chinese export porcelain miniature ewer, decorated in under glaze blue with a lobed body meaning to resemble lotus petals, each panel painted with a ‘Long Eliza’ holding a blossom, alternating with panels of blossoming peonies, the spout, rim, and cover with later decorative silver mounts. Measuring 5 1/2″ tall, with a line to the body sealed and a small chip to the foot rim, otherwise good condition.  Circa 1690.