A RARE CHINESE COPPER-RED AND UNDERGLZE BLUE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' VASE

KANGXI 1662-1722

The ovoid body with a waisted neck decorated with copper red flowerheads and scrolling foliage and two lappet-shaped panels, one containing a scaly dragon with a flaming pearl of wisdom, the other a phoenix on a ground of fire wisps and scrolling clouds, 36cm.

Cf. S Pierson, Designs as Signs: Decoration and Chinese Ceramics, Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, p.68, no.63 for a related example.