Adam's FINE ASIAN ART Part I 28th & Part II 29th June 2022

Fine Asian Art | 28-29 & 30 June 2022 105 Additional information and photographs for all lots can be found at www.adams.ie 179 A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘STAG AND DEER’ PHOENIX-TAIL VASES, FENGWEIZUN CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD The lower part of the body, of baluster shape, is surmounted by a trumpet neck. The body is painted in underglaze cobalt blue enamels with a continuous rivershore landscape with a couple of passing deer and stag as well as a flying crane amidst clouds. The neck is also painted with a continuous rivershore landscape with one single passing stag as well as a flying crane. The base bears a double circle in underglaze cobalt blue. H: 38 cm Note: The Chinese believe the deer lives to a very great age and, as a result, has become a symbol for long life. The deer is tradi- tionally believed to be the only animal able to find the magical lingzhi fungus of immortality. € 5,000 - 7,000