the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, painted to the exterior in pink, yellow, and green enamels with four phoenix in flight amongst stylized lotus blooms, all set between a band of gilt around the mouth and foot, six-character mark in underglaze blue

Acquired in the 1950s, and thence by descent.

In overall good condition. There are a few scattered burst air bubbles on the rim and interior, as well as an iron spot on the exterior of the foot rim.
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A bowl of similar size, form and decoration was sold at Christie's London, 7th November 2006, lot 240.