Lot 1351. A rare pair of large carved white-glazed 'phoenix-tail' vases, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 27 in. (68.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 

Each vase is potted with a baluster body and a tall neck rising to a flaring mouth rim. The exterior is carved with peony flowers borne on scrolling vines. Each has a double circle in underglaze blue on the base.

Note: Compare the virtually identical single vase dated to the Kangxi period, but slightly smaller in size (70 cm.), sold at Christie's London on 21 April 2005, lot 13.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013