A lotus-shaped pot with eight petals, alternating round and pointed petals.
The waist is rounded and rises vertically toward the tip, widening slightly at the edges.
The elevated platform is not vertical, but is slightly curved outwards, which is unique to Ru ware.
The celadon made by Ru ware has a devitrified light blue color that looks like it contains moisture after rain, and is characterized by a light crackle-glazed finish.
The glaze is applied all the way to the bottom, and one of the characteristics of the Yu kiln is that five nail marks smaller than a grain of rice are left on the bottom.
The light blue spots that appear on some of the petals are also a characteristic of the Ru ware.
| Title | Ru ware Celadon Bowl with Lotus Shaped |
|---|---|
| Period | Northern Song dynasty(960 – 1127) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Ru ware |
| Dimensions | H. 2 5/16 in. ; W. 5 5/8 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000087 |
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