Title
Yaozhou vase
Year/Period
Song dynasty (960-1279)
Region
Shaanxi province, China
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: H17.5 x Dia16.4 x Dia of mouth9.6 cm
Accession No.
2002-00097
Collection of
Credit Line
From the Xiang Xue Zhuang Collection in memory of Dr Tan Tsze Chor
This vase is carved with panels of floral sprays commonly found on Yaozhou wares. Yaozhou wares are known for their carved decoration, where the green glaze (celadon or green tone glazes that are rich in naturally occurring iron-oxide) pools in the recessed areas, giving the design a three-dimensional effect. This form of vases with wide rims and lug handles recalls Yue vases made in South China during the Sui period (581-618).
