Antique Longquan Carved Celadon Glazed Yuan Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Vase Asiatic Vessel Artifact

Antique Chinese Longquan celadon guan, Yuan/Early Ming period, (15th century). Ovoid form with lines in a diamond pattern, cylindrical middle, raised, molded, and carved collar; outward, flaring, carved bottom.  


Nothern Celadons were mainly made in Yaozhou in Shaanxi, celadons from here are referred to as Yaozhou. The main centre for the production of celadons in the south was at Longquan and these Longquan celadons are still readily available. Some celadons are decorated with incised or molded designs, the molded decoration being later, introduced at the beginning of the twelfth century.

The most appealing and difficult to come by are the Ru and Guan wares, the former made at the end of the Northern Song, ( that fell in 1127 AD), and the latter at the beginning of the Southern Song. In London, Imperial or Official wares can best be seen at the Percival David Foundation or the British Museum.

Song pieces tend to be smaller than those made in the Ming period. On many celadons, due to their iron-oxide content, exposed areas are burnt red on firing. This can most easily be seen on Ming dishes and censers that were fired on a ring which left a red band.


The vase measures approximately 8"H X 4.5" W
Rich sea-green glaze which also covers the interior; the inner base, mouth, and foot are unglazed and iron-red due to firing,
Excellent to mint condition. No restorations have been performed. Original condition.

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