Chinese blue and white tapering octagonal beaker, Ming Dynasty, painted with phoenix amongst cloud scroll approx 11 cms h, blue character marks to base. (af) Note: William Booth (1856-1928) collector of antiques including Chinese blue and white and Delft ware, he had a two day sale of his collection in April 1927 where many of these porcelain pieces were purchased by Cecil Bullivant. Cecil was a family friend of the present owner who bequeathed them to the vendors parents and thus down through the family.