A FAMILLE VERTE PHOENIX BOTTLE VASE, KANGXI China, 1661-1722. The ribbed body flaring towards a slender neck with a sprawling lip. Finely enameled and gilt with a flying phoenix amid bands and scrolls of flowers with their vines and leaves. Condition: The lip with filled chips. Associated forked hairline to neck, also with small fillings. Old wear and abrasions. Provenance: Old French collection. Old paper label to base inscribed 'Kang Hsi 1661-1722'. Weight: 1160.2 g. Dimensions: Height 26.2 cm.