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; this jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East. 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; this jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East. Later European collectors gave these wares the fanciful name of ‘celadon’.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with carved decoration under green glaze |
| Brief description | Jar, stoneware with carved decoration of peony scrolls under green 'celadon' glaze, Longquan ware, China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century. |
| Physical description | Guan jar with straight rim, rounded shoulder that taper to the base; stoneware with green 'celadon' glaze; decorated with carved peony scrolls above a band of overlapping petals. |
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| Gallery label | Celadon jar
Southern China, Longquan kilns, 1300-1400
Museum no. 712-1883(September 2009) |
| Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell (Beijing), accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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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; this jar was produced at the Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province. Green-glazed vessels were exported in large quantities to South-east Asia and the Middle East. Later European collectors gave these wares the fanciful name of ‘celadon’. |
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| Accession number | 712-1883 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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