A LONGQUAN CELADON 'LINGZHI'-HANDLED MALLET VASE 14TH CENTURY

of mallet-form flanked by lingzhi-shaped handles joined by a raised rib, applied overall with an even sage-green glaze, saved for the knife-pared foot left unglazed and burnt orange in the firing

The vase is in overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Vases of this elegant mallet shape are seldom found with ruyi-shaped handles and raised ribs, although a similar vase was sold in these rooms, 14th May 1983, lot 452; and another was sold in our London rooms, 9th June 1987, lot 182.

Mallet vases of this type are more commonly known with fish dragon or phoenix handles, such as a group recovered from a ship wrecked off the Korean coast of Sinan in or shortly after 1323 AD, and included in the Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics Found off Sinan Coast, National Museum of Korea, Seoul 1977, cat. nos. 4-7.