Name: A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED SMALL WINE EWER
Brand: SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
Price: 2200.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED SMALL WINE EWER
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The peach-shaped ewer is decorated to both sides with carved floral decoration.
3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) high

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The rich green colour of celadon glazes are unmistakably inspired by the lustrous tone of green jade. The colour is produced by firing a glaze with iron oxide in a reducing environment.

Longquan wares began in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and continued into the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) and the following Ming dynasty (1368-1644). They were not only popular within China, but also formed a large part of the trade network in the Ming dynasty and can be found in Asia, Africa and even Europe.