Rare Chinese'Longquan' Celadon Mallet Vase,'Kinuta'. The mallet-shaped body rising to a tall tapering neck and broad everted rim, applied at the neck with a pair of stylized phoenix-head handles, covered overall in an even soft pale sea-green glaze. Celadon vases of this'mallet' shape generally known under the Japanese term'Kinuta. Please, make attention, that shade of the vase can be changed dependence of the weather condition in the daytime - sunny or cloudy, as well in the evening - what type of electrical light do you use. Glaze of the vase has effect of the mirror to attract the light, almost like chameleon.
Also mention that one monitor to another of computer can make his own shade. My personal opinion about date of this vase goes to the 19th century.
Such the technique of making porcelain reminds Longquan Celadon produced at this time. If you would like to be more confident, please, ask from the expert. I will be happy to know your suggestion.
No frits, chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations. The item "19th Century Antique Chinese'Longquan' Celadon Mallet Porcelain Vase'Kinuta" is in sale since Sunday, November 25, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Vases". The seller is "ambercity39" and is located in Helsinki, Uusimaa. This item can be shipped worldwide.