A FAMILLE ROSE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE, TIANQIUPING APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR GUANGXU CHINA, 20TH CENTURY It rests on a ring foot and has a compressed globular body surmounted by a trumpet neck. It is finely painted in famille rose enamels with a dragon and a phoenix flying amidst clouds. The base is inscribed in iron red with an apocryphal six-character mark of Emperor Guangxu in kaishu script. H: 38,5 cm Note: Conjoined dragon and phoenix represent the union of a man and a woman but also the imperial couple. 粉彩“龙凤”天球瓶，仿光绪皇帝年款 中国，20世纪 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.