It stretches upwards so that it expands slightly along the bottom of the large circular shape.
The mouth rim is wavy like a flower, and the outer surface of the body is also uneven.
The Ge kiln is a celadon kiln in Zhejiang Province during the Southern Song Dynasty of China, and is said to have been fired by the older brother of the Longquan kiln in the same area.
He was named after the Chinese word for older brother, 哥.
However, there are many mysteries about Ge kiln, and it is said to be a phantom celadon kiln.
Black clay with a high iron content is covered with plenty of white glaze, but this is actually a grayish-blue glaze and is classified as celadon porcelain.
Due to the difference in ingredients, it does not develop green color and realizes white color.
For this reason, some ceramics with a slightly greenish tint also exist in the Ge ware.
Another characteristic of the Ge ware is that the glaze is devitrified and has almost no vitreous qualities, giving it a moist luster and a large and powerful penetration on the entire surface.
This intrusion is caused by the presence of iron and other substances that come out of the clay, and a clear black or brown line appears.
The smooth and well-proportioned surface of the pottery and the contrasting glaze with a low luster are the unique charms of the Ge ware, which gives a sense of a somewhat modern design.
| Title | Ge ware Basin with Flower Rim Design |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (1127–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Ge ware |
| Dimensions | H. 1 15/16 in. ; Diam. 6 15/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon(White porcelain) |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000065 |
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