Made in the Song dynasty.
It is small because it is thought to have been used to wash the brush.
It was difficult to control oxygen in the kiln at that time, and the amount of rice-colored celadon was only about one-tenth that of blue celadon.
| Title | Celadon jade object |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Guan ware |
| Dimensions | H. 1 3/8 in. ; W. 3 9/16 in. ; |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000006 |
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