Greenish blue glaze porcelains

青瓷

青瓷Greenish blue glaze is famous in Sung dynasty.

(Left) Lotus-shaped warming bowl with greenish-blue glaze

Northern Sung Ju Ware
Height: 10.1-10.5 cm, Depth: 7.6 cm,
Rim diameter: 15.9-16.2 cm, Base diameter: 8.1 cmThe warming bowl in the shape of a lotus blossom is found among lacquer wares, metal objects, and ceramics. It was not only a classical Sung dynasty shape, but also highly favored by the Koreans, becoming a popular vessel type among Koryo celadons.



(Right) (Blue sky after rain) Plain narcissus planter with greenish-blue glaze

Northern Sung Ju Ware
Height: 6.7 cm, Depth: 3.5 cm, Rim width: 16.4 cm,
Rim length: 23 cm, Bottom width: 12.9 cm,
Bottom length: 19.3 cmKnown as the only narcissus planter without any crackle to its glaze, the form of this piece is perfect and reflects the appreciation of the Ming dynasty connoisseur Ts'ao Chao, who praised "Those with 'crab-claw' (crackle) patterns as divine, but those without as truly superb".




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