It has a flat base, a low body, a wide open mouth, and three legs extending from the waist.
The body does not drop straight down, but rather narrows slightly towards the bottom.
The legs are also not straight, but tilt slightly inward and widen outwards towards the bottom.
The glaze that covers the entire piece is the gray-blue color of Song Dynasty celadon, with a milky white hue that is characteristic of Ru ware.
The glaze surface has fine crazing, and the inner bottom is uneven like waves.
The glaze is applied all the way to the bottom, and another characteristic of Ru ware is that there are five nail marks on the bottom that are smaller than a grain of rice.
Many Ru kiln pieces are used at the imperial court and for ceremonies, and many are ornate in shape, but this Basin is a very simple shape and was made for practical use.
It is thought to have been owned by someone of high rank who was able to use a Ru ware for practical purposes.
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| Title | Ru ware Celadon Basin with Three legs |
|---|---|
| Period | Northern Song dynasty (960–1127) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Ru ware |
| Dimensions | H. 1 5/8 in. ; Diam. 4 5/8 – 4 13/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Celadon |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000159 |
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