Chinese Celadon Rice Bowl, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as a “full moon dyed with spring water,” celadon bowls and plates are prized for their soft color and luminous sheen. Perfected over centuries, cel...
Porcelain
Chinese Ming Celadon Rice Bowl, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in a pale celadon glaze with light blue color. Once used daily for food and drink, the bowl is...
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked in an allover celadon glaze with smooth texture and an opaque, clouded finish. Once used daily for foo...
Earthenware
Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked in an allover celadon glaze with smooth texture and an opaque, clouded finish. Once used daily for foo...
Earthenware
Chinese Pale Crackle Glaze Plate, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Humble yet refined, this Chinese porcelain plate from the early 19th century is cloaked in a pale crème glaze and decorated only by an allover crackle. The network of fine lines is b...
Porcelain
Chinese Ming Celadon Lotus Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware bowl from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in an ashen celadon glaze, fired with cool grey color and fine crazing. Once used daily for foo...
Earthenware