A Chinese famille Noire/Wucai/Susancai Phoenix-Tail vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of baluster form, very finely decorated with magpies and plum blossom in wucai enamels against a black ground directly on an unglazed ground. Six character Kangxi mark in cobalt to the base. 44 cm high, 21.5 cm diameter