Jar
14th century (made)
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China produced many types of green-glazed wares, in shades ranging from olive to grass to grey-blue. Resembling jade, they were admired for their tranquil beauty. They were often used in Buddhist tea ceremonies and meditation rituals.
Although some were made in northern China, green-glazed wares remained a speciality of the south. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East; this small jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province, but found in the Philippines. Later European collectors gave these wares the fanciful name of ‘celadon’.
Although some were made in northern China, green-glazed wares remained a speciality of the south. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East; this small jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province, but found in the Philippines. Later European collectors gave these wares the fanciful name of ‘celadon’.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with relief decoration and green glaze |
| Brief description | Jarl, stoneware with moulded floral decoration under green 'celadon' glaze, Longquan ware, Zhejiang, China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century |
| Physical description | Jarl, with ovoidal body, brief neck and rolled lip; slightly concave base. Stoneware with a grey-green celadon glaze, which stops at the line of the inset foot. Decorated in moulded relief round the shoulder with a scroll of chrysanthemum, lotus, peony and camellia blossoms. |
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| Gallery label | Celadon jar, acquired in the Philippines
Southern China, Longquan kilns, 1300-1400
Museum nos. FE.54-1975. Given by Sir John Addis KCMG(2009) |
| Credit line | Given by Sir John Addis, K.C.M.G. |
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| Summary | China produced many types of green-glazed wares, in shades ranging from olive to grass to grey-blue. Resembling jade, they were admired for their tranquil beauty. They were often used in Buddhist tea ceremonies and meditation rituals. Although some were made in northern China, green-glazed wares remained a speciality of the south. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East; this small jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province, but found in the Philippines. Later European collectors gave these wares the fanciful name of ‘celadon’. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.54-1975 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2009 |
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