{"product_id":"antique-chinese-ceramics-138","title":"LARGE DISH, Longquan kiln, Ming Dynasty（1368–1644CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite piece is a large dish of celadon, crafted at the Longquan kiln in southern Zhejiang Province during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE). The vessel features an almost oval shape, with a slightly flared rim and gently rising walls that create a stable, broad silhouette. The interior is deeply carved and smoothly finished, with subtle traces of the potter's wheel remaining. The surface displays the characteristic fine crackle of Longquan celadon beneath the glaze, along with a few minor imperfections resulting from the firing process and the passage of time; however, these do not compromise the integrity of the piece. The thick clay body and harmonious glaze contribute to an overall sense of stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze exhibits a base color of ash green, with a thicker application that imparts a soft, lustrous sheen. The interior of the footring remains unglazed, clearly showing the marks left from the firing process, which, along with the slightly reddish clay body, narrates the typical techniques of the Ming Dynasty Longquan kiln. The outer edge of the footring is neatly defined, providing a stable base that reflects practical usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the official wares produced for the court during the Northern and Southern Song periods, the Longquan kiln of the Ming Dynasty increasingly adopted a folk pottery character, focusing on the production of large, simple everyday vessels. This dish, devoid of decoration or inscriptions, emphasizes the form and glaze itself, suggesting a wide range of uses such as serving platters, tableware, or ritual vessels. Its imposing presence and succinct yet flawless structure quietly testify to the maturity of Ming Dynasty folk ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLongquan celadon has been cherished in Japan under various names, such as \"Kinuta celadon,\" \"Tenryuji celadon,\" \"Shichikan celadon,\" \"Ryusei,\" and \"Longsen.\" Among these, the celadon produced during the Ming Dynasty is particularly known as \"Shichikan celadon,\" highly valued by tea practitioners from the early Edo period onwards. The term \"Shichikan\" originally referred to the seven official kilns that produced porcelain during the Song Dynasty, but in Japan, it has also been applied to the Longquan celadon from the mid to late Ming Dynasty that has been passed down through generations. Large, thick celadon dishes like this one have often appeared in records of tea gatherings from the Momoyama to early Edo periods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51133091610905,"sku":null,"price":44300.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025080611302.jpg?v=1754579151","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-ph\/products\/antique-chinese-ceramics-138","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}