Rare 19th. Century Large Chinese Blue and White Phoenix (Wine) Vessel / Pot

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Antique Chinese Wine Vessel having Phoenix motif on either side, small loop or lug handles and pouring spout. Originally used … Read more Antique Chinese Wine Vessel having Phoenix motif on either side, small loop or lug handles and pouring spout. Originally used for storage purposes.
Hand decorated in varying shades of underglaze blue with a large phoenix in full flight. Stylised blue clouds and flowers decorate the heavens.
This is heavy, 11lbs+, with its original flat lid, hand thrown, painted and glazed.. Expected glaze contractions, pitting, with iron rust mark inclusions throughout - all testament to its' age.
A blue decorative ribbon could be threaded through the handles as shown.
Later Qing Dynasty. 1850-1890.
These jugs, vessels or urns suit mantles, tables, or areas that need interest - or it can be used as intended or added to a collection of blue and white.
From a collectors estate on the East Coast of Florida.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
No chips.
Dia 10-11", H10.25". 11.5lbs. See less