It is made very thin, and the body is a straight hexagonal prism, but the rim is circular off on the inside.
The foot is a ring foot, which is unusual for Ru ware, and the inscription “奉華(Feng Hua)” is found inside the foot.
The “奉華” inscription is thought to have been stamped on porcelain associated with the imperial court during the Northern Song to Southern Song dynasties.
The entire piece is covered with the celadon glaze characteristic of Ru ware, a translucent light blue known as sky-blue glaze.
This unique color is likened to the color of the sky after a rain shower, still damp with moisture.
| Title | Ru ware Celadon Hexagonal-shaped Vase with Inscription “Feng Hua” |
|---|---|
| Period | Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Ru ware |
| Dimensions | H. 8 1/8 in. ; W. 5 1/4 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000152 |
Related Articles
For Ru ware, please see this page.
Ru ware is considered the pinnacle of Chinese ceramics and is extremely popular among Chinese ceramic collectors. We will explain the history and cha...
