Lot 280. A large blue and white ‘Phoenix’ bowl, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566); 33cm., 13in. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP (8,139 - 10,852 EUR). Lot Sold 8,125 GBP (11,325 EUR) ©: Sotheby's.

the body with deep rounded sides, painted around the exterior with a pair of phoenix in flight amongst meandering lotus scrolls, the interior with a ruyi cloud medallion, inscribed with a six-character reign mark to the base.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015, 11:00 AM