It has a spool-shaped body and a wide, disc-shaped opening.
This shape is thought to be modeled after the bronze ritual vessel called a “zun” used to offer sake to the gods.
The foot is thin and uniform, less than 1 mm thick, and the iron-rich clay of the Southern Song dynasty official kilns is exposed.
The entire piece is covered with a dark green celadon glaze, which is thought to be due to the high iron content in the glaze, and is also called black celadon.
The fine crackle glaze presents a white color that stands out clearly against the dark glaze.
| Title | Guan ware Celadon Bronze ware-shaped Pot |
|---|---|
| Period | Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Guan ware |
| Dimensions | H. 3 5/8 in. ; Diam. 5 3/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000158 |
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