Yaozhou celadon covered jar, Northern Song dynasty, China, 11th century. Artist: Unknown

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Yaozhou celadon covered jar, Northern Song dynasty, China, 11th century. A globular jar of plain alms bowl shape and cover. The cover has a 'piecrust' form and metallic inspiration with raised central section and knob. The jar is covered with a fine glassy celadon glaze of even, slightly greyish colour. The base shows the typical Yaozhou oily brown tinge.

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Size: 2213px × 2830px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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