Lot 1180. A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 18½ in. (47 cm.) high. Estimate USD 8,000 - USD 12,000. Price realised USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

Both the baluster body and trumpet-shaped neck are painted in tones of rich underglaze blue with scenes of fishermen in mountainous river landscapes between dentil borders at the foot and mouth rim. A double circle in underglaze blue is on the base. 

Provenance: Susan Dwight Bliss Collection.
The Springfield Museums, Springfield, Massachusetts, accessioned 1966.

Exhibited: Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Science Museum, 150 Years of Given Collections and Their Contributions, 20 November 2007 - 6 January 2008.