AN UNDERGLAZE-RED 'PHOENIX' MEDALLION CUP KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

the U-shaped cup rising from a straight foot to a flaring rim, painted to the exterior in bright copper-red tones with five phoenix roundels and a further one in the centre, the stylised bird with its wings out-stretched and head turned, inscribed to the base with a six-character Kangxi mark within a double circle

Sotheby's London, 16th May 2007, lot 103.

In excellent condition; a very small firing flaw to the foot and two minute imperfections to the rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

 A closely related cup was included in the Special Exhibition of K'ang-hsi, Yung-cheng and Ch'ien-lung Porcelain Ware from the Ch'ing Dynasty in the National Palace Museum, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1986, cat. no. 7; one is published in Kangxi Porcelain Wares from the Shanghai Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1988, pl. 75; another from the Edward T. Chow and T.Y Chao collections was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25^th November 1980, lot 113, and 19^th May 1987, lot 265; and a third cup from the Edward T. Chow and Hall Family collections was also sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 2^nd May 2000, lot 524.