Lot 204. A large famille verte 'phoenix' baluster vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 30½ in. (30 cm.) high. Estimate USD 20,000 - GBP 30,000. Price realised USD 73,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 

The vase is densely enamelled around the exterior with two large phoenix perched on rocks and amidst peony blooms borne on leafy stems, all below a large prunus tree in full bloom and reserved on a pale green ground. The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Chenghua underglaze blue six-character mark.

Provenance: The Leonard Gow Collection.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 15 May 2012