Lot 246. A polychrome 'phoenix' vase, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP (3,831 - 6,386 EUR). Photo Sotheby's.

the pear-shaped body rising from a short straight foot to a garlic mouth with straight rim, freely enamelled in red, green and yellow enamel around the exterior with two long-tailed phoenix in flight divided by ruyi-shaped clouds and fire scrolls; 27.5 cm, 10 3/4  in.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 11 mai 2016, 10:00 AM