Bidspirit auction | Longquan Celadon Glazed Water Vessel

Longquan Celadon Glazed Water Vessel ''Water Pot'' - Longquan Celadon glazed water vessel ''Water Pot'' China, probably Ming Dynasty or later. Ceramic, with thick celadon glaze and beautiful crackle. H. 5.8 cm, D. approx. 10 cm. Reddish-brown, unglazed foot ring. Very well preserved, signs of age. -Provenance: North German private collection. Water vessels were part of the basic equipment of a scholar's desk. They were usually small, rounded vessels used to hold a precise amount of water for ink preparation. Scholars used them when grinding ink, to regulate the water flow in calligraphy and painting, and when carving seals. Longquan celadon refers to green-glazed stoneware produced in Longquan and the surrounding kilns in Zhejiang from the Northern Song to the Ming Dynasty. These wares are known for their jade-like glaze, thick body, and elegant, often restrained forms. Key features include: Green glaze, ranging from bluish-green to olive tones. Thick, viscous glaze layers, sometimes applied multiple times. Iron-rich slip under the glaze, which adds depth to the colour. Reddish-brown, unglazed foot ring.