Bidspirit auction | A Chinese Carved Crystal or

A Chinese Carved Crystal or Glass Phoenix and Tortoise Ornament - An intricately carved, openwork figural ornament depicting a mythical phoenix with ornate plumage, perched atop a stylized tortoise. The piece is carved from a translucent, pale greenish-white crystal or glass, exhibiting characteristics of East Asian, specifically Chinese, mythological iconography. H: Approximately 15cm Provenance: Private collection based in West London.