The Yue ware is the oldest magnetic kiln of Chinese ceramics and can be said to be the origin of the famous kiln of the Song dynasty.
The celadon of the Yue ware is olive-colored and elegant.
This color is still used today as the color of dyeing.
This product has a particularly strong olive color, which is close to green.
The size is large for brush washing, and the body diameter is about 12 cm.
It is formed vertically straight from the bottom to the edge of the mouth with high precision.
The bottom, the middle of the same part, and the rim of the mouth are decorated like node of a bamboo, and glaze collects in those places to create a deep and beautiful color.
It is thick glass and contains fine glaze clack.
There are three slightly curved legs on the sides of the bottom, adding an accent to the design that tends to be monotonous.
Bake with support so that the legs do not bend, and there are 5 marks on the bottom.
| Title | Yue ware Celadon Basin with Three legs |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Yue ware |
| Dimensions | H. 5 1/8 in. ; Diam. 4 3/4 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000044 |
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