National Treasure – Opalescent-Blue Glazed Zun, Jun Ware (Northern Song)
Jun ware became widely imitated in China and Japan, with over 100 sites having produced Jun.
Tag: Porcelain
National Treasure – Celadon Vase with Bowstrings, Guan Ware (Southern Song)
The kiln site of the Southern Song Dynasty official kiln is located in Hangzhou. Archaeologists have conducted multiple excavations there, obtaining a considerable amount of material evidence.
National Treasure – Celadon Glazed Cadogan-Type Pot With Flower Carvings And Handle, Yaozhou Ware (Five Dynasties)
This is the earliest version discovered in China, dating back to the Five Dynasties.
Treasures – Inscribed Famille-Rose Lotus-Form Cup, 34th Year of Guangxu Mark (Qing)
A commemorative cup made for a military exercise, signifying a last ditch effort by a crumbling empire to stand up against aggressions.
Treasures – Baoshao Red Bowl with Three Fish Motif (Qing Dynasty)
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde
Treasures – Chicken Cup in Doucai Painted Enamels (Ming Dynasty)
A chicken cup sold for $36 million. Who knew chicken could be so pricey?
Treasures – Blue and White Cups with Flowers of Twelve Months (Qing Dynasty)
Kangxi-era blue and white porcelain exemplify the superior craftsmanship and artistic expression of Qing dynasty.
Treasures – White-Glazed Porcelain Jar With Dragon And Phoenix Design (Yuan Dynasty)
Wine containers, jars, pots, vases and bowls, Cizhou ware were mainly used as everyday items.
Treasures – Dehua Ware “Arhat with Books” with Zhang Shoushan Seal (Ming Dynasty)
Also called Blanc de Chine, Dehua wares are beautiful and white as snow.
Treasures – Covered Jar With Design Of Phoenix In Underglaze Brown (Yuan Dynasty)
A major export item from China, the existence of humble Leizhou wares is very rare.