A Chinese russet jade Phoenix-shaped vase and cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), carved with a seated phoenix carrying the deep vessel upon its back, the vessel carved with low relief archaistic bands and in high relief a pair of qilin, one climbing on the side from the head of the phoenix, and one atop the cover, the neatly carved plumes of the phoenix with a central design, the feet neatly tucked under and carved to the base, together with the auspicious 'Ruyi' motif. The phoenix and qilin often depicted together are symbolic of prosperity and good fortune, 18 cm high with stand