A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' VASE

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' VASE, FANGGU

LATE QING DYNASTY

The upper and lower registers painted to each facet with two dragons contesting a flaming pearl, with phoenix in flight amidst clouds to the central raised section, and bands of flowers set amidst scrolling foliage encircling the mouth and foot, the base drilled and with a six character Wanli mark, 29.2cm.