A Black Lacquer Stem Cup

Inlaid using different coloured pieces of iridescent mother of pearl

With two Phoenix among bamboo and peony in a rocky setting

Base and interior with silvered metal

Kangxi 17/18thC

Height: 3 1/2″ (8.85 cm)

Diameter of bowl: 3 5/8″ (9.2 cm)

Condition: crack around top of stem with flakes

Cracks and chips in lacquer surface