Lot 238 , A Chinese blue and white phoenix and peony vase and cover, 19th century, height 43cm
A Chinese blue and white "phoenix and peony" vase and cover, 19th century, the bird depicted amid rockwork on a pale celadon ground, height 43cm
Estimate £200-300
There is a star-crack on the interior of the vase not visible on the exterior. Two shallow chips to the edge of the cover. Black speckling the glaze in places.
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Sold for £400