A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC BIRD-FORM VESSEL AND COVER
QIANLONG
Carved as a phoenix, its long tail curled downwards beneath its rounded body, its wings flanking a baluster vase supported on its back, the vase with simple 'S'-form handles and plain domed cover, the bird's plumage incised with details and carved with archaistic comma whorls, the stone of rich greenish-yellow tone suffused with areas of pale brown--5 1/2 in. (14cm.) high, wood stand
A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC BIRD-FORM VESSEL AND COVER
QIANLONG
Carved as a phoenix, its long tail curled downwards beneath its rounded body, its wings flanking a baluster vase supported on its back, the vase with simple 'S'-form handles and plain domed cover, the bird's plumage incised with details and carved with archaistic comma whorls, the stone of rich greenish-yellow tone suffused with areas of pale brown--5 1/2 in. (14cm.) high, wood stand
