CERAMICS

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.

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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