Yaozhou‑Yao Celadon Jar With Carved Interlocking Peony Pattern,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Height 16.5 cm (6.50 in),Rim Diameter 6.5 cm (2.56 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The jar is fully intact without cracks or losses.Glaze surface carries fine natural age‑related crazing.Carved ornament remains crisp,only negligible ancient rim nicks are visible.Well‑trimmed foot ring bears authentic aged patina,consistent with period manufacture.Provenance:Private collection,Washington,United States.Acquired from Hong Kong antique house in 1987,preserved within two‑generation family collection and recently released to North‑American antique market.Description:This finely carved celadon jar comes from the golden age of northern China’s Yaozhou kilns.It has small dish‑form mouth,short neck,full rounded shoulder and plump body tapering down to neatly finished foot.Overlapping lotus petals decorate neck and shoulder.Main body is densely covered with deeply carved interlocking peony scrolls.Sharp,energetic cutting creates multi‑layered petals and winding foliage delivering strong three‑dimensional visual impact.The whole piece is coated with lustrous olive‑green celadon glaze with fine crazing.Glaze pools within carved grooves,dramatically enhancing contrast between motif and background.Base shows hard well‑fired clay with clean trimming.Yaozhou carved celadon represents one of the highest achievements of medieval northern Chinese ceramics.Peony motif symbolized wealth and good fortune.This well‑preserved jar with complete carving serves as an outstanding display‑quality piece for northern Song celadon collection.

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