Lot 183. A large blue and white 'Phoenix' jar, Ming dynasty, circa 1500; 29cm, 11 3/8 in. Est. 3,000—5,000 GBP. Lot sold 4,750 GBP. Courtesy Sotheby's 2009

of baluster form, freely painted around the exterior with four phoenix in flight amidst fire and cloud scrolls, all between a band of breaking waves at the base and a cloud collar at the short waisted neck. 

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London