Yuan Dynasty Longquan Kiln Celadon Crackle‑Glaze Scholar‑Studio Washer,13th‑14th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 11.8cm(4.65in),overall height 4cm(1.57in),13th‑14th Century CECondition & Provenance:The washer is fully intact without cracks,chips or modern restoration.It is fully covered by celadon glaze with original natural crackle all over the surface,faint yellowish‑brown earth patina spots accumulated over centuries.The short ring‑foot is neatly trimmed,with authentic kiln‑fired rust‑red discoloration on exposed base and dry ancient clay texture.Only minor superficial wear on rim from antique usage exists without penetrating the ceramic body.This piece was once part of a private Song‑Yuan celadon collection in Las Vegas,Nevada,USA.The collector obtained it from a Hong Kong antique gallery in the 1990s and it has been preserved in constant‑temperature dark private storage as a plain‑style Yuan Longquan scholar‑studio object.Description:This shallow washer is a typical brush‑washing vessel made by Longquan kiln during Yuan dynasty.It features slightly flared open mouth,slanting shallow wall and low ring‑foot with simple understated silhouette.Both interior and exterior are fully glazed in pale yellowish‑green celadon tone.The glaze bears soft texture and pervasive fine natural crackle formed during firing.The inner base is plain without carved or molded ornament,highlighting the intrinsic beauty of celadon glaze.Exposed foot ring shows characteristic Longquan rust‑red firing discoloration.Such unadorned washers were widely used for brush‑cleaning and interior display across Song‑Yuan dynasties.This well‑preserved specimen maintains balanced shape,genuine crackle texture and untouched firing‑and‑age‑related patina.It embodies the Song‑Yuan literati pursuit of restrained minimalist aesthetic and stands as a tasteful museum‑quality small‑scale celadon scholar‑studio treasure

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