A VERY RARE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID 'DOUBLE PHOENIX' VASE, ZUN
A VERY RARE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID 'DOUBLE PHOENIX' VASE, ZUN
Ming dynasty
Cast in the form of two birds, joined side-by-side, their necks twisted with the undersides touching and their open beaks forming the mouth of the vase, one wing of each bird and one tail acting as supports, the four legs of the birds neatly tucked under the body, the crests, brows, feathers and plumage all crisply articulated and inlaid with gold and silver to provide a brilliant contrast against the dark-brown bronze.
6 3/4in (17.2cm) high
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A VERY RARE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID 'DOUBLE PHOENIX' VASE, ZUN
Ming dynasty
Cast in the form of two birds, joined side-by-side, their necks twisted with the undersides touching and their open beaks forming the mouth of the vase, one wing of each bird and one tail acting as supports, the four legs of the birds neatly tucked under the body, the crests, brows, feathers and plumage all crisply articulated and inlaid with gold and silver to provide a brilliant contrast against the dark-brown bronze.
6 3/4in (17.2cm) high
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