A JADE CARVING OF A LIDDED VASE TOGETHER WITH A PHOENIX CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY Carved out of a celadon stone. It rests on a rocky base with six (6) lingzhi fungus (immortality fungus), with a peach tree with two peaches and a phoenix bird standing on a large lingzhi fungus and holding a lingzhi sprig in its beak. The vase is of archaistic fanghu shape, its shoulder is flanked by two open-worked arched-shaped handles, it is topped by a dome-shaped lid with a lingzhi fungus finial. The inner part is well hollowed. The base is also carved with rocks. Offered at auction together with a matching parcel reticulated wooden stand. H (stand excluded): 16 cm Weight: 653,2 grams Note: T 1. he phoenix (fenghuang - 凤 凰) symbolizes joy and peace. It is believed that the phoenix only makes an appearance during periods of prosperity, peace and good government. Lingzhi (灵芝) is the sacred fungus of immortality that grows on the trunks or roots of trees including the pine. A vase can represent the meaning of ‘peace’ or ‘safety’ because both the character for vase (ping - 瓶) and that for peace (pingan - 平安) are pronounced ‘ping’. The peach (tao - 桃) signifies symbolizes marriage, spring, justice and especially Daoist immortality (longevity). 2. Compare with a related 'phoenix and vase' jade group sold at CHRISTIE'S London, UK, 2018-05-15, lot 53, for GBP 10,000. 凤凰带盖玉花瓶 中国，晚清 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.