A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘PHOENIX - PHƯỢNG HOÀNG’ PORCELAIN WATER POT POSSIBLY VIETNAM, LÊ DYNASTY AND 16TH CENTURY With a slightly recessed and almost flat unglazed foot, a globular compressed body, a waisted neck and an everted rim. The spout, shaped as a phoenix head and pierced with a hole, opposites an applied phoenix tail. The piece is adorned in underglaze blue and white with, amidst others, flower scrolls. The beast bears a collector label with the mention ‘Ming Dynasty’. H: 8,1 cm MỘT CHẬU NƯỚC SỨ HỌA TIẾT “PHƯỢNG HOÀNG” SỨ MÀU XANH VÀ TRẮNG CÓ THỂ LÀ VIỆT NAM, TRIỀU NHÀ LÊ VÀO THẾ KỶ 16 Note: The phoenix is a mythical bird known as the fenghuang (凤 凰) and symbolizes joy and peace. It is believed that the phoenix only makes an appearance during periods of prosperity, peace and good government. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.