Northern Song Dynasty
CERAMICS

A SKY BLUE-GLAZED RU BOWL
The Chinese has invented ceramics-one of the most important achievements the Chinese civilizations has contribute in the development and advancement of humanity. The museum’s collection of Chinese ceramics showcases the classical simplicity of the earthware of Neolithic China, the splendid elegance of celadon glazed porcelains and white porcelains of the Tang and Song dynasty.
The museum focus on the collection of Song ceramics. It is generally accepted that the Song dynasty was the pinnacle in the developmental phase of Chinese ceramics. The museum’s Song ceramics collection includes "Five Great Song Dynasty Wares -Ru, Guan, Ge, Ding, Jun", with literati’s tastes and styles, these ceramics were used and owned by the imperial courts. The collection also includes the exemplary pieces of Jian, Huairen, Cizhou, Yaozhou, Longquan, Jizhou and Hutian wares, reflecting the art of living of Song dynasty. This collection seeks to interpret and understand the restrained style and beauty of Song ceramics, the ideals of Song literati; at the same time, demonstrates the accomplished craftmanship of Song potters.

A CELADON-GLAZED GUAN HANDLED VASE (HU)
Southern Song Dynasty

A SKY BLUE-GLAZED RU BOWL
Northern Song Dynasty
The Chinese has invented ceramics-one of the most important achievements the Chinese civilizations has contribute in the development and advancement of humanity. The museum’s collection of Chinese ceramics showcases the classical simplicity of the earthware of Neolithic China, the splendid elegance of celadon glazed porcelains and white porcelains of the Tang and Song dynasty.

A CELADON-GLAZED GUAN HANDLED VASE (HU)
Southern Song Dynasty
The museum focus on the collection of Song ceramics. It is generally accepted that the Song dynasty was the pinnacle in the developmental phase of Chinese ceramics. The museum’s Song ceramics collection includes "Five Great Song Dynasty Wares -Ru, Guan, Ge, Ding, Jun", with literati’s tastes and styles, these ceramics were used and owned by the imperial courts. The collection also includes the exemplary pieces of Jian, Huairen, Cizhou, Yaozhou, Longquan, Jizhou and Hutian wares, reflecting the art of living of Song dynasty. This collection seeks to interpret and understand the restrained style and beauty of Song ceramics, the ideals of Song literati; at the same time, demonstrates the accomplished craftmanship of Song potters.
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A Sky Blue-glazed RU Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed ZHANG GONG XIANG Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed ZHANG GONG XIANG Dish
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed ZHANG GONG XIANG Vase(Yuhuchun)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed ZHANG GONG XIANG Vase (Meiping)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GUAN Incense Burner in the Style of Archaic Bronze Ritual Vessel (Gui)
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GUAN Incense Burner in the Style of Archaic Bronze Ritual Vessel (Gui)
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GUAN Long-neck Vase
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GUAN Handled Vase (Hu)
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed Four-ridged GUAN vase (Zun)
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed Eight-faceted GUAN Bowl
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GE Water-pot
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Celadon-glazed GE Tripod Incense Burner
Southern Song Dynasty
1127-1279 -
A Pale Yellow-glazed GE Incense Burner in the Style of Archaic
Southern Song Dynasty
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A Pale Yellow-glazed GE Incense Burner in the Style of Archaic
Southern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING “Lion” Pillow
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING “Makara” Pillow
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Turtle
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING “Dragon” Dish
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Ribbed Cylindrical Tripod Incense Burner
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Hollowed-out Floral-patterned Incense Burner
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Gourd-shaped Ewer with Bas-relief of Lotus Petals
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING “Dragon” Ewer with Bas-relief of Lotus Petals
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Foliate Vase (Zun)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Lobed Ewer and a Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Bowl with Incised Lotus Flowers
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING “Dragon” Ewer with Bas-relief of Lotus Petals
Northern Song Dynasty
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A White-glazed DING Pot with Bas-relief of Lotus Petals and a bud-shaped Knob (Seal Mark: Guan)
Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)
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A White-glazed DING Alms Bowl with Incised Lotus Flowers
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Clair-de-lune-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Dish
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Binaural Conjoined Bottle
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Dish
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Vase
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Vase (Yuhuchun)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Alms Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Vase (Meiping)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Foliate Cup Stand
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Purple-splashed Vase
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Rose Violet-glazed JUN Tripod Incense Burner
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Clair-de-lune-glazed JUN Foliate Wine Vessel (Zhi)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Clair-de-lune-glazed JUN Pot
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Clair-de-lune-glazed JUN Eight-faceted Buddhist Pedestal
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Vase (Meiping)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Chrysanthemum Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Alms Bowl
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Ewer
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Vase
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Handled Cup (Yi)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Wine Vessel (Zhi)
Northern Song Dynasty
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A Sky Blue-glazed JUN Foliate Cup Stand
Northern Song Dynasty
960-1127