The bowl-shaped body is surrounded by two bands, with nine flower-like drum nails attached to up and down side.
The rim curves slightly outward and is thinner at the tip, allowing the clay to show through.
The top is decorated with six triangular thorn-like designs.
The base has three leaf-like feet that spread outward, with a thin foot in the middle.
This foot does not touch the ground and is thought to have been used to attach a support to prevent the bottom from sinking during firing.
The green-blue celadon glaze that covers the entire vessel is characterized by fine crackle-glazed in areas with larger irregularities on the surface and larger crackle-glazed in smaller areas.
The shape of this piece is unique, and the meticulous craftsmanship suggests that it may have been a product of the imperial kiln, where items for the emperor were fired.
| Title |
Guan ware Celadon Basin with Rivet and Legs Design |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (1127–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/kiln | Guan ware |
| Dimensions | H. 2 13/16 in. ; Diam. 6 7/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000134 |
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