A celadon jade phoenix-form vase

Qing dynasty, 19th century

清十九世紀 青玉天雞尊

the bird standing in profile with head raised, the plumage carved in high relief and openwork with archaistic details, the wings neatly folded back and pressed against the body, nestling a tall baluster vase atop its back, the neck of the vase with an archaistic scroll handle, a small sinuous chilong perched on the bird's tail and leaning on the vase, the stone with pale grayish-cel🍷adon tone and 💯brightly polished

Height 3 ⅜ in., 8.5 cm