Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) The conical pot raised on three legs, with applied handle and metal cover and tap. Painted in underglaze blue with a phoenix perched on a rock among dense foliage and floral sprays. HEIGHT 26.5 cm Condition: The rim with a small chip, the cover missing the knob, a drilled hole to handle and the tap loose, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.