China, Qing Dynasty, 18th / 19th centuryThe vase in the form of a naturalistic tree trunk to its right stands a large phoenix perched on a giant lingzhi fungus, various foliage decorates the vase with examples of bamboo, pine and blossoming prunus symbolising the three friends of winter. The stone of celadon tone. Together with a later fitted wood stand. A label. Catalogue notes: See the vase in the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, object number 故玉003995N0000000. 清 云纹螭耳玉觥