Lot 179 , A Chinese archaistic pale celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 18th/19th century, 8.3cm high

A Chinese archaistic pale celadon jade 'phoenix' vase, 18th/19th century,
carved as a phoenix with geometric scrolling wings and talons supporting a vase on its back, the stone with small russet patches and white inclusions,
8.3cm high
£1,200-1,800

Condition:
There are natural inclusions and veining to the stone. in good condition with no restoration chips or cracks. Provenance: The jade was collected by the current owner's father who worked in the Far East, on his death it was left to the current owner's mother.

Sold for £4,000