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Pair of Qingbai Vases, Song-Yuan Dynasty

$2,183.50per set
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£1,660.46per set
£3,019.01per set44% Off
€1,915.25per set
€3,482.28per set44% Off
CA$3,058.68per set
CA$5,561.24per set44% Off
A$3,423.27per set
A$6,224.13per set44% Off
CHF 1,787.48per set
CHF 3,249.97per set44% Off
MX$41,764.11per set
MX$75,934.75per set44% Off
NOK 22,689.74per set
NOK 41,254.07per set44% Off
SEK 21,531.17per set
SEK 39,147.57per set44% Off
DKK 14,302.22per set
DKK 26,004.03per set44% Off
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About the Item

This pair of Qingbai vases features a soft bluish-green glaze with elegant, fluted bodies and wide, flared rims. The vases are hand-crafted, with subtle differences that highlight their artisanal nature. The base is unglazed, and brownish-black where exposed. The surface also reveals signs of age. Period : Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Vase Medium : Qingbai ware Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Art Gallery NSW - Accession number EC71.1962 (Type : related) 2) British Museum - Museum Number PDF,A.496 (Type : related) * Qingbai Ware Qingbai ware, which translates to "blue-white ware," is a type of Chinese porcelain that was made at the Jingdezhen and other kilns in the porcelain-producing regions of China, primarily during the Song dynasty (960–1279) and continuing into the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). It is known for its translucent quality and the pale blue-green glaze that characterizes most of its pieces. The qingbai glaze was achieved using a small amount of iron in a reduction-fired atmosphere, which produced the subtle blue-green tint. The body of qingbai ware is typically made of a fine, white porcelain that is often referred to as 'artificial jade' due to its resemblance to the esteemed stone. The thinness of the body and the high firing temperatures used contributed to the translucent quality of the finished product. Qingbai ware includes a range of items such as bowls, cups, vases, and ewers. The designs are usually simple and elegant, with an emphasis on the graceful lines and form of the objects. Decorative motifs, when present, are often incised, carved, or molded in relief and can include floral patterns, dragons, phoenixes, and other symbolic elements drawn from Chinese culture. Over time, the technology and techniques used to produce qingbai ware evolved, leading to innovations in glaze and decoration that would influence later types of Chinese porcelain. Despite these changes, qingbai ware remains a distinguished example of the potters' art in Song and Yuan China, reflecting the refined aesthetic and cultural values of the period.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Diameter: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    12th-14th century
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    seoul, KR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9577241192062

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