An Asian Porcelain Imari Umbrella Stand

Late 19th century, porcelain hand painted in iron red, cobalt blue and highlights of gilt with large phoenix birds amidst flowering trees and large archaic style vases holding flora, thick bands of motifs encircle the foot and rim.

24 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Dr. & Mrs. Henry C. and Barbara Landon III, Wilmington, North Carolina

Some rubbing and wear with loss to enamels; kiln chip defect to foot rim; a hairline crack to underside.