A LAPIS LAZULI 'PHOENIX' VASE AND COVER
A LAPIS LAZULI 'PHOENIX' VASE AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The vase is carved to the sides and cover with five phoenix in high relief, their tail feathers delicately picked out. The stone is of a rich cobalt blue tone with gold and white flecked inclusions.
5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) high
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Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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A LAPIS LAZULI 'PHOENIX' VASE AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The vase is carved to the sides and cover with five phoenix in high relief, their tail feathers delicately picked out. The stone is of a rich cobalt blue tone with gold and white flecked inclusions.
5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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