Chinese 'phoenix' blue and white vase, 17th century
Chinese 'phoenix' blue and white vase, 17th century
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Description
Chinese 'phoenix' blue and white vase, 17th century, the fluted body decorated with a central roundel containing a phoenix in flight, bands of precious objects and lozenge motifs to the base and neck, apocryphal Chenghua mark to the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 13cm. (5 1/8in.)
Condition:
Tiny glaze fault to base, shallow chip to footrim
Notes:
The phoenix, or feng huang, was a sacred bird of Chinese mythology believed to be king of all birds and symbol of good fortune, fertility and longevity. It is often depicted with the head of a pheasant, a long neck and the tail of a peacock and has long been regarded as the messenger of the Daoist Immortals.
A pair of vases of similar design, but with French ormolu mounts can be found in the collection of the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore (VO.36 49.1023, 49.1024)
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Condition | Very good |
| Dimensions | Height: 13cm. (5 1/8in.) |
Product REF: W330
