Lot 3126. A fine and rare Longquan celadon ‘kinuta’ vase, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 6 3/4 in. (17 cm.) high, box. Estimate HKD 800,000 - HKD 1,000,000 (USD 103,300 - USD 129,126) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The mallet-shaped body rising to a wide everted rim, set to the neck with a pair of stylised phoenix handles with detailed crown and wings, covered overall with a glaze of pea-green tone stopping at the foot rim.

Provenance: Sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 31 October 1994, lot 530

Property from the Dexinshuwu Collection

Christie's. The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 31 May 2017, Convention Hall