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White Ware Covered Jar, Song Dynasty
$1,673
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£1,279.10
£1,827.2830% Off
€1,473.26
€2,104.6630% Off
CA$2,344.39
CA$3,349.1230% Off
A$2,617.29
A$3,738.9830% Off
CHF 1,371.42
CHF 1,959.1730% Off
MX$32,038.16
MX$45,768.7930% Off
NOK 17,417.03
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SEK 16,422.05
SEK 23,460.0730% Off
DKK 10,995.11
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About the Item
It features a smooth, rounded body with a soft white glaze that highlights its elegant, minimalist design. The lid is carefully crafted to fit securely, while the jar’s simple form is enhanced by its restrained decoration, emphasizing functionality and beauty. The small, looped handles suggest that it was likely used for practical purposes, such as storage. The surface naturally shows traces of oxidation, which developed over a long period of time while buried underground.
Period : Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th~14th century)
Type : Jar
Medium : White ware
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Art Gallery NSW - Accession number 206:2006
(Type : related - base shape and it's clay)
* Song Dynasty
The ceramics of the Song Dynasty (960–1279) are renowned for their refined simplicity and exceptional craftsmanship, focusing on form and glaze rather than elaborate decoration. Song potters prioritized harmonious shapes and subtle textures, producing monochrome glazes that exude elegance. Famous examples include Ru ware, with its luminous sky-blue glaze and crackled surface, Jun ware, featuring vibrant lavender or bluish tones with splash effects, and Longquan celadon, prized for its jade-like green finish. These ceramics often drew inspiration from nature, incorporating soft, understated patterns of flowers, plants, or abstract motifs.
The Song period also saw the rise of distinct regional kilns, such as Ding, Guan, and Ru kilns, each developing their unique aesthetic identity. Functional designs like bowls, jars, and plates blended practicality with beauty, making everyday objects feel artistic and refined. The dynasty’s emphasis on simplicity, natural beauty, and technical perfection set a lasting standard in Chinese pottery, influencing ceramic traditions for centuries to come.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:12th-14th century
- Condition:Minor fading.
- Seller Location:seoul, KR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9577242339212
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