Lot 227. A Small Guan-Type Mallet Vase, Song Dynasty (960–1279); 15.9cm., 6 1/4 in. Estimate 15,000 - 25,000 GBP. Lot sold 43,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

the cylindrical body tapering slightly towards the recessed base and surmounted by a tall columnar neck set with a wide everted mouthrim, covered overall in an even greyish-green glaze suffused with a subtle crackle, the footring left unglazed revealing the dark brown dressing.

Provenance: Bluett's, London, 14th April 1920.
Collection of H.W. Lycett Green.
Bluett's, London, 7th September 1946.
Collection of Mrs. O. Harriman.

Exhibited: Nottingham Castle Museum, 1989-2012.