Bidspirit auction | 12th Century, Goryeo Celadon Washer

12th Century, Goryeo Celadon Washer - A masterpiece from the golden age of 12th-century Goryeo celadon, this washer takes the form of a shallow, rounded vessel with a delicate, gently flared rim. Its curved walls taper smoothly inward to a firm, flat base; the silhouette is full and graceful, lines fluid and unadorned, proportions balanced with natural elegance. Fully glazed in a luminous celadon evoking the hue of still lake water, the glaze appears as smooth as congealed fat with a subtle, restrained sheen. The even, rich glaze layer bears a fine, hidden bubble matrix, yielding a surface that feels as warm and smooth as jade to the touch. Pale body material peeks through the thinner rim glaze, accentuating its refined purity. Unembellished throughout, it triumphs through glaze and form alone—epitomizing the cherished Goryeo ”jade-green” aesthetic. A scholar’s object of rare distinction from its era.