the cylindrical body rising from a flat base to a short waisted neck, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with a phoenix and qilin in a fenced garden

Millon et Associes， 巴黎，2014年10月31日

This vase has some areas of restoration to the rim (approx. 3 by 1.5 cm, and another approx. 12 by 6 cm). There are some firing imperfections including a small dent to the base (approx. 1 x 1 cm), slight brown adhesions to the lower portion, burst bubbles and iron spots. The surface has some slight scratches.
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