The globular body rising from a short foot to a tall waisted neck flanked by two mythical animal formed handles, boldly enameled with a cock-pheasant on a rock formation of bright green tones regarding his mate perched on a hydrangea branch, with large peony and magnolia flowering about them, all against a rich black ground. The base with Iron-red six character Tongzhi reign mark. Height 15 in. Provenance: Christie's July 31, 2007 House Sale, Lot 269.