Late 19th century, lavishly decorated with bands of jewel color enamels with gold and silver wire, the body with tall lappet-shaped panels containing finely detailed phoenix birds alternating on transparent enamel green and burgundy ground flecked with aventurine, above a wide band of shaped panels enclosing alternating butterfly and flower motifs, with raised wooden stand.


29.5 in.

Collection of Peter Saladino, Asheville, NC and Long Island, NY

Consignor's father reportedly purchased from Whitney Estate, New York.

Loss to cloisonné at bottom metal base and slight loss inside interior rim; wear to metal rim and base.

$800 - 1,200