Bushell, Stephen W. (Stephen Wootton), 1844-1908, Victoria and Albert Museum · London : Printed for H.M. Stationery Off. by Wyman · leaf 262
n of Ching Tai was contemporary with thelast siege of Constantinople by the Osmanli Turks, who plantedthe crescent on its walls in the year 1453, a carious coincidence, ifit did not actually lead to the arrival of a fresh body of alien crafts-men flying for refuge to the far east. The enamel work… … Fig. 91.—Elephant of Cloisonne Enamel Carrying a Vase.From the Summer Palace, near Peking. (Wells Bequest.)No. 1660-82. H. 14 in., L. i6i in. 8941.
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