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Jar with lid and four decorative lugs. Celadon

Collection NumberA003985
TitleJar with lid and four decorative lugs. Celadon
DateTang dynasty ‐ Five dynasties, 9th-10th century
Artist, Kiln, Workshop越州窯 Yue-zhou ware
Name of prefectures & citiesChina
Description of works【Celadon made by the Yuezhou Kilns swept the world】
This jar, presumably modeled after silver or gold tableware, has a large body and a wide open foot, as well as four lugs on its shoulders. The Yuezhou Kilns in the Huanan region produced this high-quality jar bearing a color similar to that of the most luxurious celadon called hisoku (“forbidden color”), which was highly prized worldwide.

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