Lot 97. A white jade archaistic phoenix-form pouring vessel, 18th century; 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 18,000. Price realised USD 84,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2007

Well carved in the form of an archaistic zun resting on the back of a recumbent phoenix, its head turned backward gazing up at a chi dragon climbing through the pierced handle along the neck of the vessel, the phoenix with a leafy lotus stem in its beak, its wings upturned and its long tail continuing between its clawed feet into an archaistic element forming a portion of the base.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 22 March 2007