A blue and white 'Qilin and Phoenix' sleeve vase, Rolwagen
A blue and white 'Qilin and Phoenix' sleeve vase, Rolwagen
Circa 1640, with later European mounts
With slightly tapering neck rising to a flaring rim, finely painted around the exterior with a continuous scene of scaly mythical qilin in a garden terrace with large plantain trees, a phoenix flying above, the neck decorated with various floral sprigs. 51.5cm (20 1/4in) high.
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A blue and white 'Qilin and Phoenix' sleeve vase, Rolwagen
Circa 1640, with later European mounts
With slightly tapering neck rising to a flaring rim, finely painted around the exterior with a continuous scene of scaly mythical qilin in a garden terrace with large plantain trees, a phoenix flying above, the neck decorated with various floral sprigs. 51.5cm (20 1/4in) high.