Lot 2916. A small Longquan celadon ‘kinuta’ vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279); 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000. Price realised HKD 250,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.

The vase is potted with a mallet-shaped body, with sides tapering slightly towards the foot from the canted shoulder. The tall neck is flanked by a pair of phoenix handles below the widely flared mouth with upturned rim. The vase is covered overall with an even glaze of soft sea-green tone, leaving the foot ring unglazed, Japanese wood box.

Note: Compare to a Longquan vase of the same form of larger size (27.3 cm.) from the Linyushanren Collection, sold at Christie’s New York, 15 September 2016, lot 717.

From the Linyushanren Collection. A Longquan celadon ‘twin-phoenix’ mallet vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)10 ¾ in. (27.3 cm.) high. Sold for 605,000 USD at Christie’s New York, 15 September 2016, lot 717. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

Cf. my post: A Longquan celadon ‘twin-phoenix’ mallet vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Christie's. Leisurely Delights, Hong Kong, 29 May 2019