Lot 3657. A cinnabar lacquer carved 'Phoenix' stand, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 14.6 by 48.5 by 32.5 cm, 5 3/4  by 19 by 12 3/4  in. Estimate 200,000 — 300,000 HKD. Lot sold 325,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

of rectangular section, the edges of the top moulding downwards and inwards to a thin beaded band, supported on a constricted waist terminating in a beaded-edged cusped apron and four cabriole ruyi legs, the top skilfully carved with a large cusped cartouche enclosing a phoenix soaring amidst large peony blooms and dense foliage, the mythical bird depicted with long billowing tail feathers and fine plumage, all framed by a ground of blooming chrysanthemum flowers and curling stems repeated at the waist, apron and legs 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Hong Kong, 05 Apr 2017