A CHINESE POWDER-BLUE AND GILT PORCELAIN PHOENIX TAIL VASE
KANGXI (1661-1722), CONVERTED TO A LAMP BY ALBERTO PINTO
With pleated cream silk and blue velvet-trimmed conical shade, the baluster body decorated in gilt with stylised flowering prunus in peony and trellis reserves, on a lined spreading foot, repaired rim chip
31 in. (78.5 cm.) high, including shade; the vase - 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high
A CHINESE POWDER-BLUE AND GILT PORCELAIN PHOENIX TAIL VASE
KANGXI (1661-1722), CONVERTED TO A LAMP BY ALBERTO PINTO
With pleated cream silk and blue velvet-trimmed conical shade, the baluster body decorated in gilt with stylised flowering prunus in peony and trellis reserves, on a lined spreading foot, repaired rim chip
31 in. (78.5 cm.) high, including shade; the vase - 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high