A cloisonné vase with phoenix bird, China, around 1800 (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl

Polychrome cloisonné on a copper body. Bellied vase with thick neck. At the front of the wall a large depiction of phoenix between peony flowers. Verso with blossoming chrysanthemum and butterfly. Min. loss to the surface in the lower section. H. 25,5 cm. Estimation : 2 600 €

Auktionshaus Stahl.  Samedi 23 février 2013. Graumannsweg 54 - 22087 Hamburg. Tel. +49 (0) 40 34 34 71