Southern Song Dynasty Longquan Phoenix Mallet Vase

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A Longquan mallet vase with phoenix handles, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), covered in an unctuous bluish green glaze, pooling at the foot, and paling at the mouth rim, the foot burned brick red, a firing mark on the glazed base, 15.2 cm high. Reference: see Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, vol. 1, cat. No. 572, p. 304 for a similar example, also see National Palace Museum Collection, Taipei for a larger example, also see Victoria and Albert Museum for a similar example with double fish handles, Museum no. C.103-1967, and see Sotheby's London, 11/5/2016, Lot 217 for a simliar example sold at auction. Provenance: John Gould Collection. R. & V. Tregaskis, circa 1990

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Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.
Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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