It is a brush wash of ru ware.
In the shape of a bird, it is a vessel that is wrapped in feathers.
Ru ware was a Northern Song Government kiln and produced a lot of pottery purveyor to the court.
Its beauty is well-established and produces many treasures of celadon machines, and it is also called the Five Great Kilns.
It has a light blue color with a slight gray tinge, like the moist sky blue after the rain, and it is very beautiful.
In addition, the glaze contains agate, which appears on the surface as a pink luster and shines beautifully and mysteriously.
This item is often found on the outside of the bird’s head and neck, and the pink luster is very easy to see.
And, on the bottom, there are 5 needle marks, which are the characteristics of the kiln, and they were floated in the air at the time of firing for the purpose of preventing the deformation of the pottery and for spreading the glaze.
As a result, the glaze is firmly applied to the bottom.
| Title | Ru ware Celdon Brush Wash with Birds |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Ru ware |
| Dimensions | H. 6 5/16 in. ; Diam. 4 15/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000042 |
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