A RARE CHINESE YIXING BOTTLE VASE

KANGXI 1662-1722

The ovoid body applied to the exterior with a phoenix in flight amongst peony blooms, a small rodent beneath one branch, the long cylindrical neck with four scaly dragons contesting flaming pearls of wisdom with clouds, a band of ruyi-heads to the shoulder, unmarked, 19.5cm.

Cf. The Essence of Daintiness, Fine Yixing Stoneware From The Hezhengzhai Collection, pp.106-7, no.29 for a kendi of similar shape and related design.