Qianlong The circular gilt-metal case meticulously pierced on the sides with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, surmounted by a hinged cover, the clock comprised of a porcelain dial inscribed in black enamel with the twelve Chinese hours, shichen, each hour dived into eight segments, a central metal alarm disc which can be rotated to set the alarm, a single hand pointing to the twelve hours, the gilt base with two apertures, one aperture can be dialled to secure the movement of the alarm, next to which is incised with a zhong 'clock' character, the other aperture can be dialled to secure the movement of the hand. 12cm (4 3/4in) diam. (2).