Lot 1391
  • 1391

A BLUE AND WHITE 'PHOENIX' STEM CUP QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

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the compressed globular body painted with two phoenix flying towards one another amidst clouds, raised on a splayed foot painted with bands of circles, keyfret, and cloud-scroll above three precious objects.

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 17th March 1981, lot 64.

Condition

There is surface wear and there are firing imperfections throughout including a streak of discolored glaze inside the foot.
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