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Phoenix and Tulips

Pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vessels; each in the form of a phoenix-like creature with a single horn, standing on duck feet, and carrying an urn on its back; with colorful archaistic patterning to a turquoise ground; H: 9 1/4″ (each approx.); on wire inlaid fine hardwood (possibly huanghuali) stands.
Vessels Estimate: $1,000-1,200