Lot Essay
The imagery of the pheasant with the peony forms the combination fu gui ji xiang, a wish for wealth (peony) and auspiciousness (pheasant). The inclusion of chrysanthemums and rocks add wishes for longevity.
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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT WASHINGTON PRIVATE COLLECTION
A RARE FAMILLE ROSE `PHEASANTS AND PEONY' 'PHOENIX-TAIL' VASE
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
Details
A RARE FAMILLE ROSE 'PHEASANTS AND PEONY' 'PHOENIX-TAIL' VASE
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
17 7/8 in. (45.5 cm.) high, cloth box
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
17 7/8 in. (45.5 cm.) high, cloth box
Provenance
Sotheby's Olympia, 10 June 2004, lot 330.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist