Where did the celadon glaze from China come from?
Sold for HK$42,850,000 on 26 November 2018 at Christie’s in Hong Kong ‘In the West the term “celadon” is used to describe any Asian porcelain that has a pale jade colour,’ says Chang. Celadon glaze originated in China, where famous producers included the Yue and Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province.
What kind of glazes are used in Ding ware?
‘Ding ware is notable for its ivory-toned white pieces with impressed or carved decoration,’ says Chang. ‘Black or brown glazes were also produced alongside the white wares and are very rare.’ A distinct trait of Ding ware is the appearance of ‘tear marks’.
What kind of vases are in Chinese pottery?
Contemporary Chinese dark grey vase with hand painted circle design. A Greek key design decorates the neck of the vase. Contemporary Chinese tall black vase with hand painted orange circle design. Contemporary Chinese hand painted tulip shaped vase. Black with rust color and cream hand painted circles design Sits well with S5669, S5671.
How are glazes applied to ceramic in China?
Chinese ceramics vary greatly in their glazes and decoration, and the many technical terms involved can be daunting for collectors who are new to the category. So what is a glaze? ‘In general, glaze is an impervious layer or glass-like coating which is applied to a ceramic body, then fused through firing,’ explains specialist Jessica Chang.
Sold for HK$42,850,000 on 26 November 2018 at Christie’s in Hong Kong ‘In the West the term “celadon” is used to describe any Asian porcelain that has a pale jade colour,’ says Chang. Celadon glaze originated in China, where famous producers included the Yue and Longquan kilns in Zhejiang province.
‘Ding ware is notable for its ivory-toned white pieces with impressed or carved decoration,’ says Chang. ‘Black or brown glazes were also produced alongside the white wares and are very rare.’ A distinct trait of Ding ware is the appearance of ‘tear marks’.
Chinese ceramics vary greatly in their glazes and decoration, and the many technical terms involved can be daunting for collectors who are new to the category. So what is a glaze? ‘In general, glaze is an impervious layer or glass-like coating which is applied to a ceramic body, then fused through firing,’ explains specialist Jessica Chang.
Where was the blue and white celadon jar made?
In Japan, Celadon wares with a bluish tone are particularly revered, their colour indicating that they were produced in Longquan, Zhejiang province during the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). A rare blue and white ‘dragon’ jar.
