A pair of Chinese cloisonne-enamel parrots, Qing dynasty, Qianlong-Jiaqing period, 18th/19th century, each cast with head slightly turned to the side, the light green body and white breast with gilt cloisons defining the plumage, the wings and tail colourfully enameled with white, red, yellow, dark green, light purple and dark purple with the beak and claw in gilt. 15 cm high. Provenance: Roger Keverne (by repute)