Bidspirit auction | Chinese Song transition Yuan celadon

Chinese Song transition Yuan celadon stoneware vase, 13th-14th century - Stoneware with pale green celadon glaze. Approximately 22 cm high. The vase has a stepped, ovoid body decorated with overlapping bands of rhomboid geometric motifs and incised vegetal designs on the neck and base. The surface is covered with a jade-green celadon glaze with fine natural crackling, a highly prized feature in Longquan ceramics. The ascending structure of the body and the refinement of the repetitive decoration create a balanced and elegant visual rhythm. The translucent glaze enhances the reliefs and accentuates the depth of the ornamental motifs through delicate luminous nuances. The piece reflects the high level of technical skill achieved by medieval Chinese ceramics, where the harmony between form, color, and texture responded to aesthetic ideals linked to contemplation and literary refinement. Approximately 22 cm high.