19th century, Qing dynasty. The ovoid body on a foot ring with a dome lid, decorated in the Kangxi style with famille jaune overglaze enamels to depict a phoenix amidst flowering hydrangea, peonies, magnolias, and chrysanthemums around the body, with a diaper border framing the four scholarly objects around the neck; more flowers and butterflies on the lid. Unmarked base. Approx. 10 ¼ by 6 ¼ in., 26 by 16 cm.

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