A BLEU DE HUE PORCELAIN ‘PHOENIX - PHƯỢNG HOÀNG’ PEAR-SHAPED VASE OR WATER SPRINKLER INSCRIBED WITH THE MARK THỌ VIETNAM, NGUYEN DYNASTY, 18TH TO 19TH CENTURY Resting on a short ring foot, with a pear-shape body surmounted by a tubular neck, the rim with a chiseled base metal mount. Finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue shades with a lively phoenix flying amidst clouds. The base bears a cobalt blue ‘thọ’ mark, lit. 'longevity'. H: 20 cm MỘT BÌNH HOA HOẶC BÌNH XỊT NƯỚC HÌNH QUẢ LÊ ĐỒ SỨ MEN LAM BLEU DE HUE HỌA TIẾT “PHƯỢNG HOÀNG” ĐƯỢC KHẮC CHỮ THỌ VIỆT NAM, TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, THẾ KỶ 18 ĐẾN 19 Note: The phoenix symbolizes joy and peace and only makes appearance during periods of prosperity, peace and good government. It is also the symbol of the Empress. 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.