Price: $480
Age: 1300s
Size: H 2.3″ x W 2.7″
Fritting and glaze loss to rim
Crafted from light tan stoneware, this piece has a beautiful, deep green celadon glaze interwoven with multiple layers of crackles. It has a rounded, squat form with a stout body that tapers gently towards the unglazed base and subtly expands towards the neck. The neck is short and slightly flared. Contact for questions or purchase
During the Yuan Dynasty, there was a shift in the production of celadon wares, with a focus on the aesthetics of the glaze. Decorations were used sparingly, and great emphasis was placed on the form, which has clean, harmonious contours and raised relief vertical or horizontal lines on the body to create a ribbed effect. The thick glaze flows away from the protruding lines during firing, resulting in a thin glaze with a lighter color tone. This is particularly evident in the incense burner shown in the article.
The Yuan Dynasty was also a period of innovation in the production of celadon wares. New forms of vases, bowls, dishes, ewers, water droppers, and incense burners were introduced, and the use of iron-brown splashes was popular on vessels for the overseas market.
The traditional firing technology of Longquan celadon is another important aspect of Yuan Celadon Jarlets. This technology involves the use of a wood-fired dragon kiln, which can reach temperatures of up to 1300°C. The firing process is carefully controlled, with the kiln being sealed after the firing begins and the temperature gradually increased over a period of several days.