Lot 341. A famille verte rouleau vase decorated with a pair of phoenixes, China, Kangxi period, height 46.5 cm. Estimate CHF 8,000 / 12,000 (€ 7 410/11 110). Sold for CHF 8 000 (hammer price). © Koller Zurich

The circulating decor in the colors of the Famille verte, with little gold hewn, prominently shows a pair of phoenixes in front of overgrown peonies. Another pair of birds sitting on a blossoming cherry branch, in the background flying small birds. A grid border on the shoulder sets the flower decoration on the short, grooved neck from the main decora. Chip at the foot.

Koller Zurich. Asian Art: Himalaya, China - Tuesday 13 June 2017, 10.00 AM