Lot 3251. A jade 'phoenix' plaque, Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644); 9.2 cm., 3 5/8 in. Estimate 60,000 -- 80,000 HKD. Lot Sold 75,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

finely carved in the form of a phoenix with a slender neck above outstretched wings and a long feathery tail, the plumage defined with fine incisions, pierced at the beak with a small aperture for attachment, the stone of grey tone with warm russet and yellow patches.

Property from The Peony Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011