A BLUE AND WHITE 'PHOENIX' CRICKET CAGE AND COVERQING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

of cylindrical form, the gently rounded sides painted with two large phoenix medallions divided by stylized cloud wisps set between single lines, the recessed cover with a central openwork cash motif encircled by a band of blue-ground lappets, a narrow chevron border along the flat rim (2), coll. no. 231

Berwald Oriental Art, London, 2000.

The box and cover in good overall condition. A small area of restoration to consolidate the minute hairline crack at the rim of the cage. The cover with a firing tear to the underside of the cash sign. Expected minor glaze flaws commensurate with age and type.
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