Noteworthy vase of archaic shape derived from the Shang bronze wine vessels and characterized by the flared neck and base and the ribbed body. The item is finely painted with red, green, brown and yellow glazes and with small touches of blue underglaze. The base is decorated with waves, the body with a phoenix and the neck with five clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Inside the hollow base is a six character mark painted with blue underglaze within a double circle. Provenance: Venetian private collection, in Italy since the early 20th century.