• Dimension: Height: 2 2/5 in (6.1 cm) Length: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)
• Estimate From: $1500
• Estimate To: $2500

The cup modelled in the form of a seated phoenix supporting a large vase with a sinuous chilong clambering on the other side. Mid-Qing Dynasty period.

天雞系傳說中的神鳥，率天下之雞報曉。此器天雞昂首挺立，雙翅貼體，背馱圓口瓶，意欲凌霄直上，瓶與雞身巧妙融為一體，造型簡練。有一螭龍攀附其上，三角形臉，腰身細長，肩部拱起，健壯有力，極具動感。整器雕工精細，活靈活現。